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Waterloo Regional Police have laid charges in connection to a series of shoplifting thefts in Kitchener.

Between January 26, 2026, and February 28, 2026, a male suspect attended stores in the area of Laurentian Hills and stole merchandise on multiple occasions.

On March 6, 2026, around 4:45 p.m., a male was arrested on Strasburg Road in connection to these thefts.

A 31-year-old Kitchener male has been charged with 10 counts of Theft Under $5,000 and was held in police custody for a bail hearing.

The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges are anticipated.
 

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Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a series of retail thefts in Kitchener.

Between January 26, 2026, and February 21, 2026, an unknown male attended stores in the Laurentian Hills area and stole merchandise on at least three separate occasions.

Investigators would like to identify and speak to the individual pictured below in connection to these incidents.

[photos removed; individual identified]

Anyone who recognizes the individual or has information related to these incidents is asked to contact the Waterloo Regional Police Service at 519‑570‑9777, extension 6366.

If you wish to remain anonymous, information may be provided through Crime Stoppers by calling 1‑800‑222‑TIPS (8477) or by submitting a tip online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com and selecting “Submit a Tip.”

The Waterloo Regional Police Service continues to work in partnership with the Retail Council of Canada – National Retail Crime Taskforce (RCC) and other retail partners to combat retail and organized crime within the community.