Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate after copper wire was found in Waterloo.

On March 31, 2025, at approximately 9:45 a.m., police seized two bags of heavy gauge wire from two males who indicated they had found the wire on the roadside in the area of Erb Street West and Ira Needles Boulevard.

Officers are continuing to investigate to determine ownership of the wire.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777 or, to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Police are encouraging businesses to report all wire and scrap metal thefts to police. Reporting can enable police to track crime patterns, potentially identify suspects, and assist in the return of stolen property.