Police looking into reports of a prowler in Waterloo’s university district

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Waterloo Regional Police are looking for a potential prowler in the university district of Waterloo.

According to police, just before 11 p.m. Tuesday, a male was observed peering through a bedroom window where a female was changing. It happened in the area of Fir Street and State Street.

The suspect fled before police arrived on scene.

He has been described as having an average build and was last seen wearing dark clothing.

The rest of the details were contained in a news release, distributed by police on Wednesday.

To improve safety, residents are encouraged to:

  • Remain vigilant and report suspicious individuals to police immediately. 
  • Be cautious of individuals lurking near windows late at night.
  • Install motion sensor lights or leave on exterior lights.
  • Keep windows and doors secure in bedrooms and bathrooms to maintain ultimate privacy. 

Anyone with information is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Anonymous reports can be submitted online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com

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