VIDEO: Police look to identify man after motorcycle stolen downtown

WRPS are looking to speak with this man in connection with a motorcycle theft investigation (WRPS provided photo)

By Christine Clark

Posted Aug 11, 2026 10:55:14 AM.

Last Updated Aug 11, 2026 10:59:11 AM.

Ten days after reports a motorcycle was stolen in downtown Kitchener, Waterloo regional police have released a photo of a person they would like to speak with.

The alleged theft took place on August 1, which was the Saturday of the Civic Holiday long weekend.

The motorcycle was parked outside a business in the King Street West and Water Street North area of Kitchener when a man reportedly stole it.

That was around 6:40 p.m. that day.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

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