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Waterloo Regional Police have laid charges in connection to a series of thefts in Cambridge.

Between January 2026 and May 2026, a male suspect attended LCBO stores on multiple occasions and stole merchandise.

On July 17, 2026, a member of the public observed the suspect steal merchandise from a store in on King Street East and contacted police. Officers responded and located the male in Dumfries Conservation Area and placed him under arrest.

As a result of the investigation, the male, a 46-year-old from Cambridge, was charged with 19 counts of Theft Under $5,000 and 12 counts of Disguise with Intent.  

The accused is scheduled to appear in court in Kitchener on October 7, 2026.
 

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Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a series of thefts in Cambridge.

Between January 2026 and May 2026, an unknown male attended multiple stores and is believed to have stolen merchandise on several occasions.

Investigators would like to identify and speak to the individual pictured below in connection to these incidents.

[photos removed; individual identified]

Anyone who recognizes the individual pictured or has information related to these incidents is asked to contact the Waterloo Regional Police Service at 519-570-9777, extension 6432.

The Waterloo Regional Police Service continues to work in partnership with the Retail Council of Canada – National Retail Crime Taskforce (RCC) and other retail partners to combat retail and organized crime within the community.