Waterloo Regional Police Recover Thousands in Stolen Merchandise Following Investigation
Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a series of thefts involving merchandise from a business on Ottawa Street South in Kitchener.
On October 25, 2025, and December 6, 2025, a number of Jellycat stuffed toys, valued at approximately $2,000, were reported stolen.
On December 9, 2025, members of the Waterloo Regional Police Service's General Investigations Unit completed a search warrant at a residence in Guelph in relation to the investigation. Officers recovered approximately 140 stolen toy items, valued at an estimated $7,500. Most of the recovered items were Jellycat toys, believed to have been stolen from across Southwestern Ontario.
A 52-year-old Guelph woman has been arrested and charged with:
- Theft Under $5,000
- Possession of Stolen Property Over $5,000
- Trafficking in Stolen Property
She is scheduled to appear in court in Kitchener on January 12, 2026.
Police continue to investigate and are working to identify other businesses that may have been victimized.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s General Investigations Unit at 519-570-9777, extension 4496, or, to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.