The Waterloo Regional Police Service is investigating after a suspicious person approached two young people at a community centre in Waterloo, Ontario. On February 25, 2026, an unknown man tried to talk to two youth inside the Albert McCormick Community Centre at approximately 4:15 p.m.
The man is described as a black male, between 20 and 30 years old, with a tall and slim build. He was wearing a black balaclava that covered the lower half of his face at the time of the incident.
While the youth were able to leave the building on Parkside Drive safely, police have increased patrols in the area to help residents feel more secure. People living or working near the centre are asked to review their security or doorbell camera footage from that afternoon.
This investigation follows reports from late 2025 showing that crime rates in the region are among the five highest for large communities in Ontario. The City of Waterloo runs the facility, which serves as a major hub for families and includes a library and hockey rinks.
