WRPS investigating thefts of LRT track components

Waterloo Regional Police are investigating reports of metal components and wiring thefts from train tracks in Kitchener.

On March 28, police received reports of thefts from the ION Light Rail Transit (LRT) tracks in the area of Hayward Avenue and CN Rail.

In one instance, on March 26 at approximately 5:45 p.m., police received a call from

LRT staff advising that components contain

MARCH 29

2:15 PM | Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate a report of an indecent act in St. Jacobs, in the area of King and Spring streets. The male suspect was described as 50 to 65 years old, 5’8”, with an average build. He was wearing a grey toque, a medical mask, a multi-colour jacket and green or grey pants. The male was also carrying multiple bags. He was last seen at the Grand River Transit bus stop located at King ing metal elements and wiring were missing from the track.

The incident caused service disruptions to the LRT, which lasted several hours.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477. Anonymous tips can also be submitted at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.