Police continue to investigate a series of residential break-and-enter in Kitchener.

Members of the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Break, Enter, and Vehicle Theft Team are investigating four residential break-and-enters that occurred on October 3, 2025, in the Forest Heights area, on the following streets:

• Thorncliffe Street

• Bent Willow Drive

• Deerwood Crescent 

Unknown suspect(s) gained entry through a rear door and stole property. Three of the residences had a rear glass sliding door smashed and all four residences backed onto greenspace in the area. 

Investigators are requesting citizens check their home security cameras in the area on October 3, 2025, for any suspicious persons, vehicles, or activity. 

WRPS’ Break, Enter, and Vehicle Theft Team is asking residents to consider the following tips to help prevent break-ins:

• Keep doors and windows locked, even when home

• Keep valuables out of common areas and out of plain sight

• Install audible noise alarm systems

• Secure residences with home video surveillance cameras in the front and back of the residence

• Notify neighbours when away for an extended period and arrange to have someone check on your residence

• Report any suspicious persons or vehicles to police

Anyone with information is asked to call the police at 519-570-9777, extension 8255.

To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.