Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a series of nine vehicle break-ins reported in the Northdale area of Waterloo between May 18 and June 8. Stolen items include cash, licence plates, personal identification, and bank cards, some of which were later used for purchases. Police released images of a person they hope to identify as part of their investigation into a May 25 incident and advised residents to keep vehicles locked and valuables out of sight.
Police investigate Waterloo vehicle break-ins
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a series of nine vehicle break-ins reported in the Northdale area of Waterloo between May 18 and June 8. Stolen items include cash, licence plates, personal identification, and bank cards, some of which were later used for purchases. Police released images of a person they hope to identify as part of their investigation into a May 25 incident and advised residents to keep vehicles locked and valuables out of sight.
- 1 May 18 - June 8: Nine vehicle break-ins reported in the Northdale area.
- 2 May 25 (between 3:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.): A vehicle was broken into inside a parking garage on Regina Street North, and debit/credit cards were stolen and later used.
- 3 Tuesday: Police released images of a person they hope to identify as part of their investigation.
- Financial loss for victims.
- Risk of identity theft for victims.
- Ongoing police investigation.
- Public safety advisory issued by police.
What: Waterloo Regional Police are investigating nine reported vehicle break-ins and thefts.
When: Between May 18 and June 8 (reported incidents); May 25 (specific incident); Tuesday (police released images).
Where: Northdale area, Waterloo; Regina Street North (parking garage); unnamed stores in Waterloo.
Why: To steal valuables from vehicles.
How: Vehicles were broken into, and items like cash, licence plates, personal identification, and bank cards were stolen. Some stolen cards were later used to purchase items.