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CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Man allegedly placed recording device on shoe to film females in Waterloo
Police shared an image of a person they are looking to speak to in connection to the incident. (Submitted/WRPS) Waterloo Regional Police are reporting a voyeurism incident that happened at Conestoga Mall in Waterloo. Last Monday, at around 7 p.m., officers were called to the mall after they received reports of suspicious activity. Police said employees saw the man put a recording device on his shoe and begin filming females. Before police got there, he was confronted by staff and fled the area. Police shared an image of a person they are looking to speak to in connection to the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777.
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
WRPS investigate frauds targeting elderly victims
Police included two images of a person they want to speak to in connection to their investigation. (Submitted/WRPS) Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a series of frauds believed to be targeting elderly residents. They said the victims were contacted by phone, by someone posing as a representative from a financial institution. The caller claimed the victim's debit or credit card had been cloned. Victims were then asked to put their banking cards in an envelope, which would be picked up by a 'driver.' Police said once the suspect got the cards, they were used to make unauthorized purchases and withdrawals. Police included two images of a person they want to speak to in connection to their investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
CTV News
4 days ago
- CTV News
Traffic stop near airport uncovers ‘significant' amount of suspected drugs, imitation firearm
Police said an investigation following a traffic stop in Woolwich Township led to the seizure of an imitation firearm—believed to be an Airsoft handgun—and a "significant quantity" of suspected illicit drugs. (WRPS) Waterloo Regional Police have arrested a 31-year-old Kitchener man wanted on an outstanding warrant and laid additional charges following a traffic stop in Woolwich Township. At approximately 8 p.m. Friday, officers conducted the stop near the Waterloo Regional Airport. The passenger of the vehicle was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant for criminal harassment and two counts of breach of probation. Police said a subsequent investigation led to the seizure of an imitation firearm—believed to be an Airsoft handgun—and a 'significant quantity' of suspected illicit drugs. As a result, the man is now facing additional charges, including possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, and breach of probation.
CBC
22-07-2025
- CBC
Inert grenade found after alleged bike thief stopped on University of Waterloo campus
Police have recovered an inert grenade after a man allegedly riding a stolen bicycle was stopped on the University of Waterloo (UW) campus on Tuesday morning. Police were called to the school around 6 a.m. after members of UW's Special Constable Service saw a man riding a bike on campus that had been reported stolen. The inert grenade was found when the constables were arresting the man, police said. According to Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS), an inert grenade is empty and doesn't contain explosive material. It can mimic a live grenade by producing a popping sound and it is used during training and demonstration purposes. When WRPS arrived on scene, the university sent a notice via texts and on their website to staff and students informing them that police were on campus for an active investigation. "The campus remains open," the notice had read in part. "If you're on campus, follow instructions from the authorities." Once police completed their investigation, they determined there were no public safety concerns. Staff and students were updated through UW's notification system letting them know that "the campus remains open for normal activities following the investigation." Police have charged a 36-year-old man from Cambridge with: Possession of stolen goods under $5,000 (two counts). Possession of identity documents. Possession of break and enter tools. Anyone with information is being asked to call police.
CTV News
21-07-2025
- CTV News
Male and female wanted for Uptown Waterloo assault
An officer with the Waterloo Regional Police Service. (Courtesy: WRPS) Waterloo Regional Police say two people were assaulted in Uptown Waterloo on Sunday. It happened around 2:15 a.m. near King Street North and Princess Street. Police said the male victims were approached by two strangers, one male and the other female. 'A physical altercation ensued during which the suspects attempted to harm the victims with a knife,' they explained in a media release on Monday. No serious injuries were reported and the suspects fled the area on foot. Police said their search continues for the male and female involved in the incident. Anyone who witnessed the assault, or has surveillance video of the area, is asked to contact investigators at 519-579-9777, ext. 6399, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
