Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate a hate motivated incident in Kitchener.

On June 16, 2026, police responded to the area of Westwood Drive for reports of a verbal dispute in the area of Westwood Drive.

At approximately 10 a.m., an unknown male approached the victim and initiated a verbal confrontation, during which he directed racial slurs towards them.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 45 years, balding, and was wearing a grey t-shirt, grey shorts and black shoes. The suspect was walking a dog at the time of the incident. 

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 6399.

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