Police investigate reports of sexual assault on Kitchener trail

Police are investigating an assault near Homer Watson Boulevard and Stirling Avenue South on a trail. (Google Maps)

By Christine Clark

Posted Jul 15, 2026 06:40:33 AM.

Last Updated Jul 15, 2026 03:08:37 PM.

Waterloo regional police are investigating after reports of a sexual assault on a Kitchener trail Tuesday evening.

Around 7 p.m., police were contacted about a female victim who said she was sexually assaulted while walking on a trail near Homer Watson Boulevard and Stirling Avenue South.

That area is in the middle of Lakeside, Mausser, Meinzinger, and Concordia Parks.

No description of the suspect has been released by police, who only describe him as male. The age of the female victim has also not been released.

CityNews has reached out to police for more information.

Officials said no one was physically injured. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

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