‘Particularly disappointing’: Search underway for $175K sculpture stolen in Uptown Waterloo

Investigations are underway, and the search is on for answers after a sculpture worth up to $175,000 was stolen in Uptown Waterloo.

Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) said it’s working to locate the bronze sculpture that was set up near the parcade at 60 King St. S, just across from Waterloo Public Square.

Police said they “were notified on October 29, 2026, after City of Waterloo staff discovered the artwork missing from an area,” but added that “the exact date and time of the theft are unknown.”

The sculpture is titled “Triad: Dual, Interface and Reunited,” and was first commissioned by the City of Waterloo back in 1981, the first piece of public art to be installed in the area.

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The piece was created by artist Ann Roberts and, in a statement shared by the City of Waterloo, Roberts’ family said she “has been a longtime and passionate supporter of the arts in Waterloo, caring deeply about the community and its cultural life.”

“We are hopeful that the work will be found and returned so that it can once again be enjoyed by the community.”

In response to the stolen piece, the city said it’s asking for community support in locating the bronze sculpture, saying it’s also working alongside WRPS to investigate the incident.

“Theft of public artwork is particularly disappointing because these pieces belong to the entire community,” said Culture Program Specialist at the City of Waterloo, Sonya Poweska.

“Public art helps make our public spaces welcoming, engaging and unique. We hope the artwork can be recovered and returned to the community.”

The investigation into the incident is still ongoing, with the City of Waterloo and WRPS asking that anyone with further details around the theft or the sculpture’s location call police at 519-570-9777, extension 6399.