UPDATED MEDIA RELEASE:

Waterloo Regional Police have laid charges in connection to multiple retail thefts in Cambridge.

Between March 2025 and February 2026, a male suspect attended several stores and stole merchandise on at least nine separate occasions.

On April 4, 2026, police arrested a male in connection to these incidents.

A 42-year-old male has been charged with 10 counts of Theft Under $5,000 - Shoplifting. He is scheduled to appear in court in Kitchener on July 8, 2026.

Waterloo Regional Police would like to thank the public for their assistance in this investigation.
 

PREVIOUS MEDIA RELEASE:

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

Between March 2025 and February 2026, an unknown male attended several stores and stole merchandise on at least nine separate occasions.

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

[Photos removed; male identified]

Anyone who recognizes the individual pictured or has information related to these incidents is asked to contact the Waterloo Regional Police Service at 519‑570‑9777, extension 6432.

Anonymous information can be provided through Crime Stoppers by calling 1‑800‑222‑8477 or by submitting a tip online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com. 

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.