Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a series of attempted vehicle thefts in Waterloo.

Between January 18, 2026, and January 22, 2026, police received four reports of attempted thefts of Hyundai Elantras in the area of Northfield Drive and Bridge Street West and in the Mount Hope neighbourhood. 

In these incidents, vehicles had their windows smashed and steering columns and/or ignitions tampered with.

The vehicles were parked in large residential parking lots.

The investigation remains ongoing by WRPS’ General Investigations Unit.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 4496. 

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

Members of the public are encouraged to report suspicious activity to police immediately. A crime in progress can be reported by calling 9-1-1. Any non-emergency incidents can be reported online at wrps.on.ca or by calling 519-570-9777.