A 42-year-old Cambridge man is facing 10 charges of theft following a month-long investigation into shoplifting incidents at local businesses. The Waterloo Regional Police Service arrested the man on April 4, 2026, after a series of thefts that occurred across the city.
Investigators linked the man to at least nine separate incidents where merchandise was stolen from various stores between March 2025 and February 2026. Police had previously reached out to the public for help identifying the suspect on March 11, 2026.
The accused is currently released from custody and is set to appear in court in Kitchener on July 8, 2026. Authorities are continuing to investigate the matter and are asking anyone with relevant information to reach out to local police.
This arrest follows a wider effort by local law enforcement to address retail crime. The police service wrapped up a retail crime safety blitz in December 2025, which resulted in 54 investigations, 56 arrests, and 62 charges, along with the recovery of more than $6,700 in stolen property.
