Waterloo Region, Ontario – WRPS’ Traffic Services Unit continues to investigate a pedestrian collision in Cambridge.
On April 5, 2024, at approximately 7:40 a.m., emergency services responded to reports of a collision between a motor vehicle and a pedestrian on Myers Road near Water Street South.
The pedestrian, a 49-year-old female was transported to an out-of-region hospital with serious physical injuries.
The driver of the vehicle, a 52-year-old male reported no physical injuries.
A dog that was being walked by the pedestrian, died as a result of the collision.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 8856.
To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com
Waterloo Region, Ontario – The Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Robbery Team have arrested two youths in connection to a robbery that occurred January 8, 2024, at a jewellery store in Fairview Park.
On February 23, 2024, a 16-year-old male was arrested and charged with:
Robbery with a weapon
Disguise with intent
The male was held for a bail hearing.
On April 4, 2024, a 17-year-old male was arrested and charged with:
Robbery with a weapon
Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
Disguise with intent
Failure to comply with sentence or disposition
Fail to comply with judicial release (three counts)
The male was held for a bail hearing.
Two unknown suspects remain outstanding and the investigation is ongoing by WRPS’ Robbery Team.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777, extension 8255.
Waterloo Region, Ontario – The Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Robbery Team, along with the Forensic Identification Unit, have identified a 16-year-old male suspect in relation to a robbery that occurred January 8, 2024, at a jewellery store in Fairview Park.
The youth, who is from the Greater Toronto Area, is currently in custody in Toronto on other unrelated charges. A warrant has been issued to have the youth returned to Waterloo Region to be charged with Robbery with a Weapon and Disguise with Intent.
The investigation is ongoing by WRPS’ Robbery Team.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777, extension 8255.
Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police have arrested two youths in connection to the attempted robbery of a vehicle with a firearm in Kitchener.
On April 4, 2024, at approximately 6:20 p.m., three male suspects approached a female victim as she entered her car, a white Lexus, on Belmont Avenue West. One of the males brandished a firearm, and the males unsuccessfully attempted to force the victim from her vehicle. When approached by witnesses, the males fled the area on foot.
Officers from Neighbourhood Policing, the Emergency Response Team, and the Direct Action Response Team responded to the area and located and arrested two suspects behind a business on King Street South near Union Boulevard.
A silver firearm was recovered by police at the time of the arrest.
The two males, a 15-year-old and a 17-year-old, both from Kitchener, have been jointly charged with attempt robbery with a firearm and disguise with intent. The 15-year-old was charged was also charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
Both accused parties were held in police custody for a bail hearing.
The third suspect remains outstanding and is described as a Black male in his late teens with a thin build.
The investigation remains ongoing by WRPS’ Robbery Team.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 8255, or, to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Major Crime Unit and Special Victim’s Unit is investigating a report of a sexual assault that occurred in Waterloo.
In March 2024, police received a report of a sexual assault that took place in January 2024.
A female reported that she was walking through Waterloo Park in the area of Albert Street and Central Street at approximately 11 p.m. when she was approached by an unknown male and sexually assaulted.
The victim reported non-life-threatening physical injuries as a result of the incident.
The suspect is described as a white male with tan skin, approximately 30 years old, with dark hair, a beard, and a large build.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 8191.
To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police have arrested two males in connection to an ongoing shooting investigation in Kitchener.
On March 5, 2024, at approximately 9:40 p.m., police responded to reports of a shooting in the area of Wilson Avenue and Kingsway Drive.
Through investigation, a vehicle located at the scene was determined to be involved in the shooting incident and was seized by police.
On March 7, 2024, members of WRPS’ General Investigations Unit (GIU) completed a search warrant on the vehicle and seized a loaded firearm and ammunition. Investigators also seized suspected cocaine and oxycodone. As a result of the investigation, two male occupants of the vehicle were identified.
On March 28, 2024, a 27-year-old Kitchener male was arrested and charged with the following:
Unauthorized possession of a firearm
Unauthorized possession in a motor vehicle
Tampering with serial number
Careless use of firearm
Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
Possession of suspected cocaine
Possession of suspected oxycodone
Possession contrary to order
Fail to comply with probation order
On April 2, 2024, a 24-year-old Kitchener male was arrested and charged with the following:
Unauthorized possession of a firearm
Unauthorized possession in a motor vehicle
Tampering with serial number
Careless use of firearm
Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
Possession of suspected cocaine
Possession of suspected oxycodone
Both males were held in police custody for a bail hearing.
The investigation is ongoing, and investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured below in connection to the shooting.
The suspect is described as a Black male, approximately 5’8”, with a thin build. The male was wearing a black jacket, black and white pants, and black shoes.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 6370.
To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
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Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are currently investigating a shooting in Kitchener.
On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at approximately 9:40 p.m., police responded to reports of a shooting in the area of Wilson Avenue and Kingsway Drive.
Local businesses sustained moderate property damage. One person was injured during the incident, however, left before police arrival.
Investigators believe this to be a targeted incident and there is no threat to public safety.
The investigation remains ongoing by members of the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s General Investigations Unit.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 6370. To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are investigating an armed robbery in Kitchener.
On March 26, 2024, at approximately 11:35 p.m., police responded to a report of a commercial robbery in the area of Victoria Street North and Lancaster Street North.
During the investigation police learned five suspects entered the business and began to steal merchandise. At one point, two of the suspects brandished edged weapons towards an employee. The suspects left prior to police arrival.
The suspects were described as black males, wearing dark clothing.
There are no reports of any physical injuries.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, Ext. 8255
To provide anonymous information, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Traffic Services Unit is investigating a serious collision involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian in Waterloo.
On March 25, 2024, at approximately 5:30 p.m., emergency services responded to Sweet Gale Street for reports of a collision between a Hyundai and a pedestrian.
The pedestrian, a 9-year-old Waterloo male, was transported by air ambulance to an out-of-region hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the vehicle, a 17-year-old Waterloo male, did not sustain any physical injuries.
Sweet Gale Street was closed for several hours for the police investigation.
The investigation is ongoing by Traffic Service Unit investigators, and charges are anticipated.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 8856. To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate an online investment fraud resulting in over $800,000 in losses in Waterloo.
On March 12, 2024, police began an investigation after receiving a report of a victim defrauded in connection to an online investment scam.
The victim viewed a video promising high returns with a short turnaround time. The video utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to make it appear that the investment was endorsed by Elon Musk and encouraged viewers to contact a provided phone number.
After the victim registered by calling the phone number, he was contacted by a suspect claiming to be from an investment company. The suspect offered their services to assist and guide the victim through the investment process, and convinced the victim to download an app that provided the suspect with remote access to the victim’s computer.
Between January and March 2024, the suspect accessed the victim’s bank accounts and transferred over $800,000 that the victim was led to believe would be invested. When the victim requested to withdraw the money he believed the investment had earned, he was told that before receiving his money, he would have to pay fees and taxes totalling over $40,000.
In 2023, over $60,000,000 in financial losses were reported to the Waterloo Regional Police Service. A large portion of these losses were the result of investment fraud. Fraudsters will often use social media and AI to create fictitious online ads to lure people to invest. In some scams, fraudsters use AI to pretend that a prominent person is endorsing the investment.
Members of the public are advised to be cautious when it comes to scams such as this. #StopPauseThink and review the following safety tips to help prevent becoming a victim of online investment fraud:
Don’t engage in unsolicited investment opportunities seen online, and don’t provide personal information online to unknown persons or companies.
Be cautious of investments promising higher than expected rates of return. If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Pitches often claim that investing involves no risk and surefire profits.
Don’t allow unknown programs to be downloaded onto your computer or unknown persons to access your computer.
Ensure you are investing with a legitimate investment company. Conduct internet searches for the company and/or make a follow-up phone call to the company, as some fraudsters will use the name of a legitimate company.
If you have been a victim of an investment scam and suffered a financial loss, please report the incident online at www.wrps.on.ca/onlinereporting or call our non-emergency number at 519-570-9777.
If you were contacted about this type of scam but did not experience a financial loss, please contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or visit www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca.
Despite the evolution of technology, one fraud still remains the same: Door to Door and in person scams.
The fraudsters use high-pressure sales tactics or offer a low price for some services and in return the victim gets services with no or little value. Typical frauds are services like home renovation, or paving jobs. For example, in our Region, between December 22, 2022 and November 2023, renovations fraud in the value of $639,193.96 were reported.
In these types of frauds, the person often starts with a service and either claims that more work has to be done and the price goes up significantly or once payments are received, they disappear. Always be aware about the high-pressure sales and compare the offer. If the offer is way below comparison, use caution. Ask for some references and other project the person has completed. Don’t just look up their social media or their homepage as they can create these accounts by using still images from other pages. Get some other opinions about the urgency of the work and what is all needed. Be aware that not every door to door sale is a fraud. If the work is done but not satisfying, it is a civil dispute.
Learn more during Fraud Prevention Month by following our social media posts and visiting the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
Waterloo Region, Ontario – WRPS’ Traffic Services Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision in Kitchener.
On March 14, 2024, at approximately 8:45 p.m., emergency services responded to reports of a collision between a motor vehicle and a pedestrian on King Street East at Deer Ridge Drive.
Through the initial investigation, it was determined that a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle while in the crosswalk.
The pedestrian, a 56-year-old female was transported to a local hospital by Region of Waterloo Paramedic Services and was pronounced deceased.
The driver, a 55-year-old male did not report any physical injuries.
The investigation is ongoing.
The roads were closed for approximately four hours while police conducted the investigation.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 8856.
To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com
Waterloo Region, Ontario – WRPS’ Traffic Services Unit continues to investigate pedestrian collision in Waterloo.
On March 14, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m., emergency services responded to reports of a collision between a motor vehicle and a pedestrian on King Street South at Willis Way.
The pedestrian, an 82-year-old female from Waterloo, was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening physical injuries.
The driver of the vehicle, a 23-year-old Waterloo male was charged with Careless Driving.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 8856.
To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com
Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a Kitchener robbery involving a firearm.
On March 11, 2024, at approximately 10 p.m., police responded to a report of a carjacking in the area of Elmsdale Drive and Huntsworth Avenue.
Police learned that the victim was in the parking lot of their residence when they were approached by multiple suspects. The victim was forced out of their vehicle when a firearm was brandished towards them. The suspects stole the vehicle and left before the police arrived.
There were no reports of any physical injuries. The vehicle was later located in the area of Marina Avenue and Belmont Avenue.
The investigation is ongoing. Police are asking anyone who may have dashcam video or surveillance video in the area around the time of the incidents. Anyone with information is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Police are reminding members of the community to be aware of their surroundings, and to report any observed suspicious activity immediately.
Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are continuing the investigating of an attempted sexual assault and robbery incident involving a firearm in Waterloo.
On February 21, 2024 at approximately 11:45 p.m., a female victim was approached by an unknown male near Albert Street and Hickory Street.
The male took the victim’s personal belongings and attempted to sexually assault her while brandishing a firearm. While the victim fled from the area, the subject discharged a firearm.
There were no physical injuries as a result of the incident.
The subject is described as being a black male, thin build, approximately 5’6”, wearing an orange construction jacket or hoodie.
The subject was driving a white 2012-2017 Hyundai Accent hatchback.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation and would like to speak with an investigator, is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 6370.
Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police’s Traffic Services Unit is continuing to investigate a collision involving a Waterloo Regional Police Cruiser.
On February 29, 2024, at approximately 12:30 p.m., emergency services responded to reports of a collision in the area of University Avenue West and Hazel Street in Waterloo.
A Waterloo male was taken to a local hospital where he was treated for minor physical injuries.
University Avenue West was closed for approximately 3 hours for the investigation, and has since reopened.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dash-camera footage is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 8856.
Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a suspicious person in Waterloo.
On February 26, 2024, at approximately 5 p.m., police responded to reports of an unknown male approaching children in the area of Brynhurst Boulevard and Keats Way.
The male told the children he had candy and continued to follow them as they attempted to leave the area.
There were no physical injuries reported.
The male is described as white, approximately 60 to 70 years old with a slim build, wearing a black hat, green jacket, black jeans and walking with a cane.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777. To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com
