Crime of the Week
Paulander Drive Homicide Investigation
September 30, 2021
Waterloo Region, Ontario - Members of Waterloo Regional Police Service's Major Crime, General Investigation and Forensic Identification Units continue to investigate a homicide in Kitchener.
On September 24, 2021, at approximately 4:30 a.m., police responded to the area of Paulander Drive in Kitchener after receiving a report of an injured male.
Upon arrival, police located a deceased male outside near a trail in the area.
The victim has been identified as 18-year-old Joshua Bennett from Etobicoke. Mr. Bennett was a local college student.
Police are releasing a photo of Mr. Bennett, in consultation with the family, to assist in the investigation.
Investigators are appealing to anyone who may have been in the area of Paulander Drive and may have seen Joshua, to contact the Major Crime Unit tip-line by calling 519-570-9777 ext. 8191.
Anyone with information who would like to remain anonymous is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Anonymous tips may also be submitted online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
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Rogers Crime of Week/Month
September 30, 2021
Sexual Assault Investigation
September 14, 2021
Waterloo Regional Police continue to investigate a sexual assault in Waterloo.
On August 23, 2021, sometime after midnight, a female was near the playground area of the park on Interlaken Drive in Waterloo when she was approached from behind by an unknown male and sexually assaulted.
The investigation remains ongoing by members of the Special Victims Unit. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
For further details on how to report a sexual assault, visit: https://bit.ly/3j6TMOy
Occ: 21-192437 (904)
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Suspicious Person Investigation
September 14, 2021
Waterloo Region, Ontario – On August 3, 2021, Waterloo Regional Police received a report of a suspicious male in Kitchener.
Police received information that on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at approximately 10:20 p.m., a suspicious individual was observed looking into the window of an apartment building in the area of Courtland Avenue East and Walton Avenue.
The suspect has been described as a male was wearing a black baseball cap, black hoodie, black jacket and dark, baggy clothing.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Occ: 21-176058 (947)
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Break and Enters Investigation
September 14, 2021
The WRPS Break, Enter and Vehicle Theft team continues to investigate 3 commercial break and enters
The Waterloo Regional Police Service's Break, Enter and Vehicle Theft team continues to investigate three commercial break and enters.
On August 21, 2021, during the early morning hours, an unknown suspect(s) forced entry to three businesses within a plaza on River Road East in Kitchener. After gaining access, the suspect stole an undisclosed amount of money.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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Pellet Gun Shooting Incidents in Waterloo
August 16, 2021
Waterloo Region, Ontario - Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Lester Street in Waterloo.
On July 18, 2021, at approximately 8 a.m., police responded to a report of a person being shot by a pellet gun out front of their residence on Lester Street.
The suspect is unknown at this time. The victim sustained minor injuries.
Police are also investigating a report of property to damage that occurred
on July 17, 2021, in the same area. Several vehicles and buildings were struck with what's believed to be pellets from a pellet gun.
Each incident is being investigated independently, however investigators are trying to determine if they are related.
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Sexual Assault Incident
August 16, 2021
Waterloo Regional Police continues to investigate a sexual assault incident.
On June 30, 2021, at approximately 7 p.m., police responded to a business in the area of Erb Street West in Waterloo.
The victim reported that she was walking in the store when she was sexually assaulted by an unknown male.
The suspect has been described as male, white, with a medium build, approximately 50-years-old, 5’10” tall, wearing a grey baseball cap, dark top with light coloured shorts, and blue mask
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Thefts from Motor Vehicles
June 30, 2021
Waterloo Regional Police continue to investigate a trend of theft from motor vehicles that occurred between June 16, 2021 and June 17, 2021.
Sometime overnight, unknown suspect(s) entered several vehicles in the area of Doering Street, Lawrence Street and Zoeger Court in Wellesley. In some instances, the suspect(s) damaged windows to enter the vehicles and in other instances entered through unlocked doors. The suspect(s) targeted cash, tools, and personal property.
Each incident is being investigated independently, however, investigators are looking to see if any incidents are related.
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Woolwich Township Theft
June 30, 2021
Waterloo Region, Ontario - On May 26, 2021, Waterloo Regional Police received a report of a theft of two Sea-Doo personal watercrafts from a residence in the area of High Street in Woolwich Township.
The theft is believed to have occurred sometime overnight on May 25 and May 26, 2021.
The matching Sea-Doos, is the 2017 GRR 230 HP model and is black and green in colour. Both of the watercrafts were on a trailer, which had an Ontario licence plate (P9719P) attached.
Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for any information leading to an arrest in this incident or any other serious crime. You won't be asked to identify yourself, or testify in court.
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Cambridge Convenience Store Robbery
June 30, 2021
Waterloo Region, Ontario - On June 20, 2021, at approximately 3:50 a.m., Waterloo Regional Police responded to a report of a robbery at a convenience store in the area of Christopher Drive and Champlain Boulevard in Cambridge.
The suspect entered the store brandishing a knife and demanded cash from an employee. The suspect was given an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing the area.
There were no physical injuries reported as a result of the incident.
The suspect has been described as a white male in his 20s and had a thin build. The male was last seen wearing all black clothing and black and white gloves.
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Hate Motivated Crime
June 14, 2021
Waterloo Regional Police are investigating after receiving reports of a hate-motivated crime that occurred in Kitchener.
On May 22, 2021, at approximately 5 a.m., officers responded to the area of Siebert Avenue after rocks were thrown through windows of two residences.
Attached to the rocks were Anti-Asian messages that were threatening and offensive.
No one was physically injured as a result of the incident.
Members of the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s General Detectives and Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Unit are investigating.
Assault
May 17, 2021
MONDAY: May 17, 2021 Case # 1762
OFFENCE: Assault WA21050919
DATE: March 6, 2021
LOCATION: ELGIN ST N, CAMBRIDGE, ON CANADA
On March 6, 2021, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Waterloo Regional Police responded to the area of Kimberley Road and Galt Avenue in Cambridge for the report of a stabbing.
While exiting a vehicle, the victim, a male youth, was stabbed after being approached by two males. The victim was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspects were seen fleeing the area in a silver, 4-door vehicle. The vehicle was last observed travelling west on Galt Avenue in Cambridge.
Both suspects were described as being 16 to 19 years old, approximately six-feet tall and were both wearing dark clothing. One of the suspects was also seen wearing a bright-coloured winter jacket.
Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for any information leading to an arrest in this incident or any other serious crime. You won't be asked to identify yourself, or testify in court.
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the toll-free number of 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
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Break and Enter/Fire
May 10, 2021
- the toll-free number of 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
- a sure anonymous tip online at waterloocrimestoppers.ca or by mobile phone at www.p3tips.com
Arson
March 08, 2021
MONDAY: March 8, 2021 Case # 1752
OFFENCE: Arson WA21012039
DATE: Jan 16, 2021
LOCATION: CHARLES ST W, KITCHENER, ON Canada
On January 16, 2021, at approximately 3:22 a.m., a male suspect attended a business on Charles St. W. and Victoria St. S. and ignited a pickup truck which belonged to the business. The fire caused a minor explosion and damaged a second vehicle and the front of the business from heat and the pressure of the explosion. The male was observed watching the incident close by before walking northbound on King St. towards Waterloo.
The male is described as 5’10 to 6’0, Caucasian wearing a black jacket with a cut to the back, khaki pants grey hoodie and white sneakers.
The damage is estimated to be $120,000.
Visit www.waterloocrimestoppers.ca or https://www.rogerstv.com/show?lid=12&rid=54&sid=6624&gid=597699 for video of Suspect.
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Police investigate two break and enters that occurred at a church in the area of Bleams Road
February 26, 2021
OFFENCE: Break and Enter WA21028032
DATE: FEB 4, 2021
LOCATION: BLEAMS RD, KITCHENER, ON Canada
The Waterloo Regional Police Service's Break, Enter and Vehicle Theft Unit continues to investigate two break and enters that occurred at a church in the area of Bleams Road in Kitchener.
Sometime between the evening of February 4, 2021, and the early morning hours of February 5, 2021, unknown suspects entered the church and stole musical equipment and electronics.
A second break and enter occurred on February 15, 2021, in the early morning hours.
Police are looking to identify and speak with the following individuals in connection to the incident.
Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for any information leading to an arrest in this incident or any other serious crime. You won't be asked to identify yourself, or testify in court.
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Waterloo Regional Police responded to a disturbance in the area of Scott Road
February 18, 2021
MONDAY: February 15, 2021 Case # 1749
OFFENCE: Weapons offence WA21014112
DATE: Jan 18, 2021
LOCATION: FISHER MILLS RD, CAMBRIDGE, ON Canada
On January 18, 2021, at approximately 6:20 p.m., Waterloo Regional Police responded to a disturbance in the area of Scott Road and Fisher Mills Road in Cambridge.
During the disturbance, a female suffered multiple stab wounds. The female was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect was last seen running away from the area heading east on Fisher Mills Road.
The suspect has been described as a white male, approximately 6'1" tall, with a thin build. The male was last seen wearing black clothing. The investigation is ongoing.
Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for any information leading to an arrest in this incident or any other serious crime. You won't be asked to identify yourself, or testify in court.
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Weapons Offence
February 08, 2021
MONDAY: February 8, 2021 Case # 1748
OFFENCE: Weapons offence WA20118291
DATE: Jun 7, 2020
LOCATION: CHARLES ST E, KITCHENER, ON Canada
Waterloo Regional Police continue to investigate a shooting incident that occurred on June 7, 2020, at approximately 2 a.m. in the area of Charles Street East and Cedar Street South, in Kitchener.
Police responded to the area after receiving reports of gunshots. It is believed that a dispute broke out between two individuals and shots were fired. Many people were seen fleeing the residence at the time of the incident.
Numerous callers reported hearing multiple gunshots in the area. One adult male suffered a gunshot wound. He was taken to hospital and remains in stable condition. The suspect has been described as a black male, with a thin build and short black hair.
View the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGcYQuE5Dto&feature=youtu.be.
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Sexual Assault
February 01, 2021
MONDAY: February 1, 2021 Case # 1747
OFFENCE: Sexual Assault WA21011318
DATE: Jan 15, 2021
LOCATION: PRESTON ST and CHARLES ST E, KITCHENER ON Canada
On January 15, 2021, at approximately 8:10 a.m., Waterloo Regional Police responded to a report of a sexual assault in the area of the Delta Street pathway, between Charles Street East and Sydney Street South, in Kitchener. The female victim reported that she was approached by a male and sexually assaulted before he fled the area. The suspect was last seen running up Delta Street to Preston Street and turning towards King Street East.
The male has been described as 5'7" to 5'8" tall, with a slim/medium build, and possibly had facial hair. Police are looking to identify and speak with this individual in connection to the incident. The male was last seen wearing multi coloured gloves, a dark coloured hoodie, black pants, and a blue surgical mask.
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Waterloo Regional Police responded to a disturbance
January 19, 2021
Waterloo Regional Police continue to investigate a shooting incident that occurred on Westwood Drive
November 17, 2020
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