Crime of the Week
WRPS Investigating Two Shooting Incidents in Kitchener
June 24, 2022
On June 16, 2022, at approximately 7 a.m., police received a report of shots fired in the area of Belmont Avenue West and Karn Street in Kitchener. It was reported that shots were fired in this location. It is believed that this incident happened at approximately 12:30 a.m.
On June 16, 2022, at approximately 3 a.m., police received a report of several shots being fired in the area of Greenfield Avenue and Kingsway Drive in Kitchener. This incident involved multiple shots being fired at a vehicle.
There have been no reported injuries as a result of either incident.
Both shootings are believed to have been targeted and officers are investigating whether the two incidents are related.
Both investigations are ongoing by members of the General Investigations Unit.
Anyone with information, or anyone who may have dash-cam footage or surveillance video in the area, is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777.
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Police investigating two shooting incidents in Kitchener
May 25, 2022
Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate two shooting incidents in Kitchener.
On May 24, 2022, at approximately 8:15 a.m., police responded to the area of Windflower Drive and Windflower Crescent for a report of property damage to a home.
Upon arrival, officers located damage to an interior wall and couch in the home that was determined to have been caused by bullets.
Through investigation, police determined that, sometime between 10 p.m. on May 23, 2022, and 12 a.m. on May 24, 2022, shots had been fired at McLennan Park as a group of individuals set off fireworks. A short time later, shots were fired at the residence in the area of Windflower Drive and Windflower Crescent.
Police searched McLennan Park on May 24, 2022, at approximately 12 p.m., and located evidence that a firearm had been discharged. Members of the WRPS’ Forensic Identification Unit processed the two locations for evidence.
The shootings are believed to be related and to have been targeted incidents.
The investigation is ongoing by members of the General Investigations Unit.
Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for any information leading to an arrest in this incident or any other serious crime. You won't be asked to identify yourself, or testify in court.
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May 25, 2022
Break-in Investigation in Kitchener
April 22, 2022
Waterloo Regional Police Investigating Break-in on Old Carriage Drive in Kitchener
Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a break and enter at a residence on Old Carriage Drive in Kitchener.
On April 12, 2022, at approximately 11:20 p.m., police responded to a report of a break-in.
An unknown suspect reportedly climbed onto a second-floor balcony and attempted to force their way into a unit at an apartment building.
The suspect was confronted by the homeowner and fled the area on foot.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with dash-cam or home surveillance footage in the area, or anyone with information, is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for any information leading to an arrest in this incident or any other serious crime. You won't be asked to identify yourself, or testify in court.
Leave a tip with Crime Stoppers in one of three convenient ways:
- the toll-free number of 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
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Grandparent Scam Incidents
March 01, 2022
WRPS Issue Fraud Warning After Older Adults Targeted
Waterloo Regional Police Service are issuing a warning to older adults in the community after receiving several reports of frauds targeting this population.
In the grandparent scam (also known as the emergency scam), the fraudster contacts the victim, claiming that a family member is in crisis and needs money. While the fraudster can claim to be any member of the family (e.g., aunt, uncle, child, spouse) or friend, grandparents may be particularly vulnerable. Typically, a call is made from someone claiming to be the victim’s grandchild. They will state they are in trouble, such as having been arrested or involved in a collision, and need money. Usually, the victim is instructed to send money immediately. Sometimes a second call will be placed from someone pretending to be a lawyer or police officer.
On February 23, 2022, at approximately 7:05 p.m., police received a report of 76-year-old and 79-year-old Cambridge grandparents who were targets of this scam. They received a phone call from a male claiming to be their grandson, who told them he had been in an accident and was in custody. The fraudster instructed them he needed $14,000 to cover the damages. He further instructed them to withdraw these funds in cash from the bank and to say it was for home renovations if questioned. In this instance, the fraudster actually attended the victims’ home in person, obtaining over $14,000 in cash.
A similar incident occurred earlier in the day in Cambridge, where victims were defrauded out of over $4,000.
The suspect in both incidents is described as a white male, approximately 5’6” tall, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black pants.
The investigations into these frauds are ongoing by Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Organized Financial Crime Team.
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To protect yourself and others from this type of scam, consider the following:
- Take time to think. The fraudster will make it sound urgent to pressure you.
- Contact the family member in question. Emotions might be running high but take the time to check.
- Ask questions only family members would know.
- Call someone you trust or police for an opinion about the call (fraudsters will say they don't want anyone to know because they are embarrassed).
- Do not send any money.
If you believe you have been a victim of a similar scam, you can file a complaint with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre or contact Waterloo Regional Police at 519-570-9777.
Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for any information leading to an arrest in this incident or any other serious crime. You won't be asked to identify yourself, or testify in court.
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Break and Enter Investigation
February 14, 2022
Waterloo Region – Members of Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Break, Enter and Vehicle Theft (BEVT) Team are continuing to investigate a break and enter in Cambridge.
On December 10, 2021, at approximately 10 p.m., a break and enter occurred at a business in the area of Can-Amera Parkway and Franklin Boulevard. Computer equipment was taken by an unknown suspect.
Investigators are looking to identify and speak to this individual in connection to this incident.
Kitchener Assault
February 14, 2022
Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate an assault that took place in Kitchener.
On October 17, 2021, at approximately 3 a.m., officers responded to a report of a disturbance in the area of Duke Street East and Cedar Street North.
The victim was believed to have been struck by a projectile from a suspected airsoft gun. The victim sustained minor injuries.
This is believed to have been a targeted incident. The investigation is ongoing.
Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for any information leading to an arrest in this incident or any other serious crime. You won't be asked to identify yourself, or testify in court.
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- the toll-free number of 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
- a secure anonymous tip online at waterloocrimestoppers.ca
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Arson Investigation
December 10, 2021
Waterloo Region, Ontario - Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate a fire that occurred in Kitchener.
On November 10, 2021, at approximately 3:25 am, police received a report of a fire at the rear of a business in the area of King Street West and Ontario Street North.
A wooden staircase was set on fire and was extinguished by Kitchener Fire Department.
Through investigation, it was determined that the fire was intentionally set.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8777. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
Assault with a Weapon
October 29, 2021
Waterloo Regional Police continue to investigate an assault on Weber Street in Kitchener
On October 23, 2021 at approximately 10:55 p.m. a verbal altercation occurred between a male on an e-bike and a male carrying a backpack in the area of Cameron St and Weber St. E. in Kitchener. On the back of the e-bike was another person who was not involved.
The commotion alerted the victim who verbally intervened. The male on the e-bike walked towards the victim and stabbed the victim. The male then fled the area and was last seen travelling on Weber St. E. in eastbound direction.
Police are looking to speak to the male who was involved in the original verbal altercation as well as the passenger on the e-bike.
The suspect is described as being 5’8 to 5’10 inches tall, slender build, Caucasian wearing a helmet and a darker coloured camouflage jacket.
Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for any information leading to an arrest in this incident or any other serious crime. You won't be asked to identify yourself, or testify in court.
Leave a tip with Crime Stoppers in one of three convenient ways:
- the toll-free number of 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
- a secure anonymous tip online at waterloocrimestoppers.ca
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Paulander Drive Homicide Investigation
September 30, 2021
Waterloo Region, Ontario - Members of Waterloo Regional Police Service's Major Crime, General Investigation and Forensic Identification Units continue to investigate a homicide in Kitchener.
On September 24, 2021, at approximately 4:30 a.m., police responded to the area of Paulander Drive in Kitchener after receiving a report of an injured male.
Upon arrival, police located a deceased male outside near a trail in the area.
The victim has been identified as 18-year-old Joshua Bennett from Etobicoke. Mr. Bennett was a local college student.
Police are releasing a photo of Mr. Bennett, in consultation with the family, to assist in the investigation.
Investigators are appealing to anyone who may have been in the area of Paulander Drive and may have seen Joshua, to contact the Major Crime Unit tip-line by calling 519-570-9777 ext. 8191.
Anyone with information who would like to remain anonymous is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Anonymous tips may also be submitted online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for any information leading to an arrest in this incident or any other serious crime. You won't be asked to identify yourself, or testify in court.
Leave a tip with Crime Stoppers in one of three convenient ways:
- the toll-free number of 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
- a secure anonymous tip online at waterloocrimestoppers.ca
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Sexual Assault Investigation
September 14, 2021
Waterloo Regional Police continue to investigate a sexual assault in Waterloo.
On August 23, 2021, sometime after midnight, a female was near the playground area of the park on Interlaken Drive in Waterloo when she was approached from behind by an unknown male and sexually assaulted.
The investigation remains ongoing by members of the Special Victims Unit. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
For further details on how to report a sexual assault, visit: https://bit.ly/3j6TMOy
Occ: 21-192437 (904)
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Suspicious Person Investigation
September 14, 2021
Waterloo Region, Ontario – On August 3, 2021, Waterloo Regional Police received a report of a suspicious male in Kitchener.
Police received information that on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at approximately 10:20 p.m., a suspicious individual was observed looking into the window of an apartment building in the area of Courtland Avenue East and Walton Avenue.
The suspect has been described as a male was wearing a black baseball cap, black hoodie, black jacket and dark, baggy clothing.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Occ: 21-176058 (947)
Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for any information leading to an arrest in this incident or any other serious crime. You won't be asked to identify yourself, or testify in court.
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Break and Enters Investigation
September 14, 2021
The WRPS Break, Enter and Vehicle Theft team continues to investigate 3 commercial break and enters
The Waterloo Regional Police Service's Break, Enter and Vehicle Theft team continues to investigate three commercial break and enters.
On August 21, 2021, during the early morning hours, an unknown suspect(s) forced entry to three businesses within a plaza on River Road East in Kitchener. After gaining access, the suspect stole an undisclosed amount of money.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for any information leading to an arrest in this incident or any other serious crime. You won't be asked to identify yourself, or testify in court.
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Pellet Gun Shooting Incidents in Waterloo
August 16, 2021
Waterloo Region, Ontario - Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Lester Street in Waterloo.
On July 18, 2021, at approximately 8 a.m., police responded to a report of a person being shot by a pellet gun out front of their residence on Lester Street.
The suspect is unknown at this time. The victim sustained minor injuries.
Police are also investigating a report of property to damage that occurred
on July 17, 2021, in the same area. Several vehicles and buildings were struck with what's believed to be pellets from a pellet gun.
Each incident is being investigated independently, however investigators are trying to determine if they are related.
Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for any information leading to an arrest in this incident or any other serious crime. You won't be asked to identify yourself, or testify in court.
Leave a tip with Crime Stoppers in one of three convenient ways:
- the toll-free number of 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
- a secure anonymous tip online at waterloocrimestoppers.ca
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Sexual Assault Incident
August 16, 2021
Waterloo Regional Police continues to investigate a sexual assault incident.
On June 30, 2021, at approximately 7 p.m., police responded to a business in the area of Erb Street West in Waterloo.
The victim reported that she was walking in the store when she was sexually assaulted by an unknown male.
The suspect has been described as male, white, with a medium build, approximately 50-years-old, 5’10” tall, wearing a grey baseball cap, dark top with light coloured shorts, and blue mask
Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for any information leading to an arrest in this incident or any other serious crime. You won't be asked to identify yourself, or testify in court.
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Thefts from Motor Vehicles
June 30, 2021
Waterloo Regional Police continue to investigate a trend of theft from motor vehicles that occurred between June 16, 2021 and June 17, 2021.
Sometime overnight, unknown suspect(s) entered several vehicles in the area of Doering Street, Lawrence Street and Zoeger Court in Wellesley. In some instances, the suspect(s) damaged windows to enter the vehicles and in other instances entered through unlocked doors. The suspect(s) targeted cash, tools, and personal property.
Each incident is being investigated independently, however, investigators are looking to see if any incidents are related.
Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for any information leading to an arrest in this incident or any other serious crime. You won't be asked to identify yourself, or testify in court.
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Woolwich Township Theft
June 30, 2021
Waterloo Region, Ontario - On May 26, 2021, Waterloo Regional Police received a report of a theft of two Sea-Doo personal watercrafts from a residence in the area of High Street in Woolwich Township.
The theft is believed to have occurred sometime overnight on May 25 and May 26, 2021.
The matching Sea-Doos, is the 2017 GRR 230 HP model and is black and green in colour. Both of the watercrafts were on a trailer, which had an Ontario licence plate (P9719P) attached.
Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for any information leading to an arrest in this incident or any other serious crime. You won't be asked to identify yourself, or testify in court.
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Cambridge Convenience Store Robbery
June 30, 2021
Waterloo Region, Ontario - On June 20, 2021, at approximately 3:50 a.m., Waterloo Regional Police responded to a report of a robbery at a convenience store in the area of Christopher Drive and Champlain Boulevard in Cambridge.
The suspect entered the store brandishing a knife and demanded cash from an employee. The suspect was given an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing the area.
There were no physical injuries reported as a result of the incident.
The suspect has been described as a white male in his 20s and had a thin build. The male was last seen wearing all black clothing and black and white gloves.
Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for any information leading to an arrest in this incident or any other serious crime. You won't be asked to identify yourself, or testify in court.
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Hate Motivated Crime
June 14, 2021
Waterloo Regional Police are investigating after receiving reports of a hate-motivated crime that occurred in Kitchener.
On May 22, 2021, at approximately 5 a.m., officers responded to the area of Siebert Avenue after rocks were thrown through windows of two residences.
Attached to the rocks were Anti-Asian messages that were threatening and offensive.
No one was physically injured as a result of the incident.
Members of the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s General Detectives and Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Unit are investigating.
Assault
May 17, 2021
MONDAY: May 17, 2021 Case # 1762
OFFENCE: Assault WA21050919
DATE: March 6, 2021
LOCATION: ELGIN ST N, CAMBRIDGE, ON CANADA
On March 6, 2021, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Waterloo Regional Police responded to the area of Kimberley Road and Galt Avenue in Cambridge for the report of a stabbing.
While exiting a vehicle, the victim, a male youth, was stabbed after being approached by two males. The victim was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspects were seen fleeing the area in a silver, 4-door vehicle. The vehicle was last observed travelling west on Galt Avenue in Cambridge.
Both suspects were described as being 16 to 19 years old, approximately six-feet tall and were both wearing dark clothing. One of the suspects was also seen wearing a bright-coloured winter jacket.
Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for any information leading to an arrest in this incident or any other serious crime. You won't be asked to identify yourself, or testify in court.
Leave a tip with Crime Stoppers in one of three convenient ways:
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the toll-free number of 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
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a secure anonymous tip online at waterloocrimestoppers.ca
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