Police arrest a male after responding to a buy-and-sell theft in Kitchener. 

On June 29, 2025, at approximately 12:55 p.m., police responded to the area of Stanley Avenue for a report of a theft.

The victim had arranged to meet the suspect to sell jewellery posted on a buy-and-sell website.

The victim met at the agreed location and the suspect asked to hold the item before purchasing it. Upon being handed the item, the suspect fled area on foot.

Officers located the suspect nearby and after a short foot pursuit the suspect was arrested.

As a result of the investigation, an 18-year-old Woodstock male was arrested and charged with Theft Over $5,000. 

The male was held for a bail hearing. 

Anyone with information is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 6399.

Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com. 

Our Buy and Sell Exchange Zones are located at:

• North Division - 45 Columbia Street East, Waterloo, ON, N2J 4N7
• Headquarters (front parking lot) - 200 Maple Grove Road, Cambridge, ON, N3H 5M1
• South Division - 176 Hespeler Road, Cambridge, ON, N1R 6V7