Waterloo Regional Police is investigating a robbery incident in Waterloo.

On October 17, 2026, at approximately 7:10 p.m., police received a report of a male hiding among the trees in the area of Meaford Drive and Chelford Crescent. 

Officers spoke with the witness, who reported observing a shirtless male crawling across a front lawn. The witness stated that the male claimed he had been just robbed and was searching for his missing property. The male then fled the area.

Through the investigation, officers determined that the victim had been dragged by a white four-door hatchback on Meaford Drive. During the incident, an unknown suspect exited the vehicle and stole the victim’s backpack and sweater while an altercation was taking place.

The victim was described as a white male, approximately 35 to 40 years, with a heavy build. At the time of the incident, he was reported wearing a brown hoodie, blue jeans, and white and dark blue shoes. The victim was not located. 

The investigation is ongoing by members of WRPS’ General Investigations Unit.

Anyone with information or video footage of the incident is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777, extension 4496.