Waterloo Regional Police have charged a Woodstock male in connection to multiple thefts of cash from restaurants in Waterloo Region.

Between July 5, 2026, and July 28, 2026, officers responded to five reports of thefts from restaurants in the following areas:

• Westmount Road East and Ottawa Street South
• Courtland Avenue East and Shelley Drive
• Fischer-Hallman Road and Bleams Road
• Bleams Road and Highway 7

In each incident, an unknown male stole cash from a till and then fled in a motor vehicle.

As part of the investigation, on October 23, 2026, WRPS' Central Division Direct Action Response Team (DART) executed a search warrant at a residence in Woodstock and arrested a 43-year-old male.

The male has been charged with five counts of Theft Under $5,000 and five counts of Disguise with Intent.

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

Waterloo Regional Police would like to thank the public for their assistance with this investigation.