Members of the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Break, Enter, and Vehicle Theft Team are investigating two residential break-and-enters in Waterloo.

On September 3, 2025, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., two residences were broken into in the area of King Street North and Columbia Street West in Waterloo.

In both incidents, unknown suspects gained entry by damaging the front doors of residences. Once inside, personal items were stolen. In one case, the suspect was confronted by the victim and fled the location.

Police are encouraging residents to take precautions to help protect their homes and property:

• Lock all windows and doors, including garage doors, even when at home.

• Report any suspicious people or activity to police immediately.

• Students are reminded to keep residence doors secure and not to allow entry to individuals they do not know.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.