Waterloo Regional Police have laid assault and mischief charges after responding to a disturbance in Kitchener.

On August 17, 2025, at approximately 2:50 p.m., a family was leaving Victoria Park when they were approached by a male who made sexual comments towards them. The male then damaged property by ripping a Pride flag from a child’s bike carrier after being confronted by one of the victims.

Members of WRPS quickly located and arrested the suspect in the area. The accused, a 32-year-old Kitchener male, has been charged with:

• Assault 

• Mischief under $5,000 

• Cause Disturbance

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777. 

Anonymous information can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com