Key Takeaways
- Waterloo Regional Police say an unknown male attended two residential buildings on Wissler Road in Waterloo at about 10:15 p.m. on November 3 and stole packages and mail.
- Police have released four surveillance stills of the masked individual and say their North Division unit is investigating a series of thefts in Waterloo.
- No one has been charged; tips go to 519-570-9777, ext. 6369.
A Masked Man, a Tan Backpack and Missing Packages
Two residential buildings. One night. Packages and mail gone.
Waterloo Regional Police are asking the public to help identify a man they say stole packages and mail from two residential buildings on Wissler Road in Waterloo.
Police say the incident happened at approximately 10:15 p.m. on November 3, when an unknown male entered the two buildings, took packages and mail, and left the area.
Now, investigators are turning to surveillance footage for help.
Four Images Could Hold the Clue
WRPS has released four surveillance stills showing the individual investigators want to identify and speak with.
The man appears with his face covered, wearing a cap, a dark hoodie and a tan backpack. The footage shows him both outdoors at night and inside a residential building hallway. In one frame, he is pushing an electric scooter while carrying bags.
The service's North Division CSAR Unit is investigating what police describe as a series of thefts in Waterloo.
No charges have been laid. Police are asking for help identifying the individual as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information can call Waterloo Regional Police at 519-570-9777, extension 6369, quoting occurrence WA26162994.
The Twikup Take
Four surveillance images are now public, but investigators still need one crucial piece of information: who is the person in them?
For residents receiving deliveries in apartment buildings, this is a reminder that packages left in shared hallways can become easy targets.
The footage captured the moment. Now police need someone to recognize the person.
Image: Surveillance image released by the Waterloo Regional Police Service.