Waterloo Regional Police have laid charges after a suspicious person investigation in Waterloo.

On November 4, 2026, at approximately 2:30 p.m., police received reports of a suspicious person in the area of King Street North and Lodge Street.

A male was reported to have followed multiple females while they walked in the area. 

Through investigation, the involved male was identified and subsequently arrested by members of WRPS' Offender Management Unit on November 11, 2026.

As a result of the suspicious person investigation by WRPS' Special Victims Unit, the 23-year-old male has been charged with Criminal Harassment.  

The male has also been charged with six counts of Fail to Comply with Probation, six counts of Theft Under $5,000, and Attempt Theft Under $5,000.

The accused was held in police custody for a bail hearing.