Suspect steals goods during online marketplace meetup

A vehicle and suspect allegedly involved in a theft in Kitchener were captured on security camera footage on April 25, 2026. (Courtesy: Waterloo Regional Police Service)

The Waterloo Regional Police Service is looking for the person behind an alleged theft during a meetup arranged through an online marketplace.

Police were called to the Lancaster Street West and General Drive area of Kitchener on Saturday around 8:20 p.m. They were told a victim had been trying to sell something they had put up for sale online. However, when someone showed up to buy the goods, they instead stole the victim’s property and took off.

The suspect has been described as a 5’9” white male between the ages of 17 and 18. He had a skinny build and blond, eyebrow length hair. At the time, he wore a black hoodie with a zipper, red jogging pants or pajama pants and black and white shoes. He carried a black backpack.

A white SUV with tinted windows and dark rims was also allegedly involved in the theft.