The Waterloo Regional Police have arrested a male after responding to a report of a suspicious person in Kitchener.

On December 5, 2025, at approximately 6:25 p.m., police responded to a report of a suspicious person on Ahrens Street West. 

The victim received a phone call from an unknown individual claiming to work for the bank’s fraud department. The caller advised that a bank manager would attend the victim’s residence to collect their bank cards. Shortly after, an unknown suspect arrived at the elderly victim’s home, impersonating a bank employee, and attempted to obtain the victim’s credit card information.

Officers responded and arrested the suspect outside the victim’s residence.

As a result of the investigation, a 23-year-old Brampton male was charged with Fraud Under $5,000.

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information is asked to call the police at 519-570-9777, extension 4499.

To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.

The Waterloo Regional Police would like to remind the members of the public to report any suspicious persons, vehicles, or activities to police immediately. Timely reporting helps officers respond quickly and keep our community safe.