Over a dozen charges laid after man ‘followed multiple females’ in Waterloo: WRPS

As many as 14 charges have been laid, and investigations remain ongoing following a reported suspicious person incident in Waterloo.

According to Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS), the incident dates back to Nov. 4, when officers were called about a suspicious person seen in the area of King Street North and Lodge Street.

“A male was reported to have followed multiple females while they walked in the area,” said WRPS in a release.

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Following their initial investigation, officers through WRPS’ Offender Management Unit said they were able to identify and locate that suspect in question, arresting him just under a week later on Nov. 11.

A follow-up investigation through WRPS’ Special Victims Unit led officers to charge the man, a 23-year-old, with as many as 14 offences, including:

• Criminal Harassment
• Six counts of Fail to Comply with Probation
• Six counts of Theft Under $5,000
• Attempt Theft Under $5,000

Regional police said the man was held in custody for a bail hearing, with investigations still ongoing.

Anyone with further details on the case or that suspect in question is asked to reach out to WRPS.