Kitchener homeowner chases off two suspects in afternoon break-in
Posted Jan 27, 2026 04:17:43 AM.
Last Updated Jan 27, 2026 09:55:48 AM.
It was a two-against-one situation in an alleged break-in at a Kitchener home, and the homeowner prevailed.
Officers from the Waterloo Regional Police Service were called out to a home on Killarney Crescent, soon after 5 p.m. Friday.
That’s near Westmount Road East and Block Line Road.
Police said two male suspects got into the home through a rear door.
But the homeowners was there, and confronted the suspects, both of whom fled the home and drove away from the area.
Police made no mention of anyone being hurt.
There are no suspect descriptions at this time.
Anyone who knows anything about what happened is urged to contact police at 519-570-9777, or reach out anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or by clicking here.
For now, police have sent out a list of reminders to help prevent home break-ins:
Homeowners are encouraged to consider the following tips to help prevent break-ins:
-Keep doors and windows locked, even when at home
-Keep valuables out of common areas and out of plain sight
-Install audible noise alarm systems
-Secure residences with home video surveillance cameras in the front and back of the residence
-Report any suspicious persons or vehicles in the neighbourhood to police
