Waterloo Regional Police’s Major Crime Unit has laid charges in connection to a sexual assault in Kitchener.

On July 21, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m., police responded to a report of a sexual assault in the area of Thaler Avenue and Kinzie Avenue.

A male youth broke into a residence and sexually assaulted an adult female victim. The victim did not sustain any physical injuries.

A short time later, at approximately 3:50 p.m., police located and arrested a 13-year-old male from Kitchener.

The youth has been charged with Break and Enter and Commit Sexual Assault.

Investigators believe this was a targeted incident.

The accused was held in police custody for a bail hearing.