An Ontario Thief Keeps Breaking Into People's Houses While They Are Sleeping

Police are still looking for the suspect.
Ontario Editor

Police are now investigating after multiple break-ins in Waterloo were reported earlier this week. 

According to a release from Waterloo Police, four break and enters were reported on July 28 after personal items were stolen. 

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The break-ins occurred while residents were asleep. The suspect gained entry into three of the homes by cutting the screens to windows and doors.


Waterloo Regional Police 

All incidents occurred at night while the residents of the home were asleep. The suspect was able to get inside by breaking through the screens of windows and doors. 

However, the thief was unable to get inside the fourth home. 

Police believe that the incidents are all connected and are currently investigating. 

  • Allysha Howse was the Ontario Editor for Narcity Canada. Based in Toronto with seven years of experience as a leading journalist, she has been able to bring breaking news to readers across the country. Over the past year, she has been able to help Narcity reach record-breaking growth and bring original Ontario-focused stories to the fingertips of millennials. Allysha specialized in Books and Media Studies at the University of Toronto and has publications in Snapd Media.

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