Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are seeking public assistance to identify several persons involved in thefts from the region.

On August 21, 2024, police responded to a report of a purse theft in Cambridge. The female victim found that the suspects used credit cards at various locations.

Upon investigation, officers learned the suspects were also involved in other similar incidences in Kitchener, Waterloo, St. Jacobs, and Elmira.

Police believe this group may be linked to a series of distraction thefts where the victim’s attention is diverted to somewhere else and the suspects will steal belongings. As part of the investigation, officers also learned the suspects may have been viewing PINs from a distance.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777.

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