Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a stolen vehicle incident in the community of New Hamburg.

On February 16, 2026, at approximately 3:30 a.m., an unidentified male was captured on camera stealing a vehicle from a private driveway on Theodore Schuler Boulevard in New Hamburg. A few minutes earlier, another vehicle in the area was entered; however, that vehicle was not stolen.

Later that morning, a debit card stolen from the vehicle was used at a local retailer in an attempt to purchase gift cards.

Police believe additional vehicles in the neighbourhood may have been targeted and are requesting the public’s assistance. Residents are asked to review their exterior camera footage from around the time of the incident and upload any relevant videos or photos using the following link:

https://waterloopson.ca.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/wa26022979

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Waterloo Regional Police Service at 519‑570‑9777. Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.

The Waterloo Regional Police Service encourages residents to consider the following theft‑prevention measures:

• Block access to the onboard diagnostic port to prevent thieves from reprogramming key fobs.
• Use a steering wheel locking device.
• Store key fobs inside a radio‑frequency shielding pouch when not in use.
• Install an aftermarket GPS tracker to assist in vehicle recovery.
• Ensure all keys are accounted for and never left in the vehicle.
• Report suspicious persons or behaviour immediately.
  • Emergencies: 9‑1‑1
  • Non‑emergencies: 519‑570‑9777 or online at www.wrps.on.ca