Waterloo Regional Police have arrested a male following the successful recovery of a stolen vehicle in Waterloo.

On August 22, 2025, at approximately 3:10 p.m., Waterloo Regional Police received a report of a stolen vehicle that was actively tracking in the area of Erb Street West and Ira Needles Boulevard.

With the assistance of the Drugs and Firearms Unit, Emergency Response Unit, and Neighbourhood Policing, the vehicle was located, and a 44-year-old male from Newmarket was placed under arrest.

As a result of the investigation, the male has been charged with the following offences:

• Four counts of Operation of a Conveyance while Prohibited

• Possession of Stolen Property Over $5,000

• Possession of Stolen Property Under $5,000

• Possess Identity Documents

• Dangerous Operation

• Fail to Stop After Accident

The investigation remains ongoing and the male was held for a bail hearing.