Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate reports of property damage and hate-motivated comments at a business in Kitchener.

On August 9, 2025, at approximately 7:55 p.m., an unknown suspect attended a restaurant located in the area of King Street East and Borden Avenue North and damaged a card scanner.

Through investigation, it was determined that the same suspect had made hate-motivated comments toward employees at the business approximately one week before the property damage.

The investigation is ongoing by members of WRPS’ Neighbourhood Policing Central Division.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Waterloo Regional Police Service at 519-570-9777, extension 4497.

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