Police investigating theft of firearm from vehicle in Waterloo

A Waterloo Regional Police vehicle is seen in Waterloo, Ont., June 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nick Iwanyshyn

Waterloo Regional Police are investigating after a firearm was stolen from a vehicle early Saturday morning.

Police said they received a report around 5 a.m. of a theft from a motor vehicle in the area of Roslin Avenue South and Erb Street West in Waterloo.

An unknown suspect reportedly entered a parked vehicle and stole a large black case containing a .22-calibre rifle before fleeing toward Uptown Waterloo.

Authorities are asking residents with security cameras in the area to review their footage around the time of the incident for any suspicious activity or individuals.

The investigation is ongoing by the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s General Investigations Unit.