Police Continue to Investigate Check Wellbeing Involving Child in Kitchener

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Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate a check wellbeing incident in Kitchener. 

Through the investigation, it has been determined that the passenger involved is believed to be an adult female, who exited the vehicle safely. 

Investigators continue to seek the public’s assistance in determining the identity of the driver and passenger involved. 

The investigation remains ongoing by WRPS’ General Investigations Unit.

Anyone with information or dash-camera footage is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 6370.

To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.

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Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate a check wellbeing in Kitchener.

On January 24, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m., police responded to the area of Highland Road West and Ira Needles Boulevard for a report of a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed through a parking lot.

A witness reported observing the driver of the vehicle travelling with the passenger door open and a child’s arm hanging out of the vehicle. The child could also be heard yelling for help.

The vehicle is described as a white two door convertible with a black top.

Investigators are looking to identify and locate the owner and driver of the vehicle pictured below in connection to this incident.

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The investigation remains ongoing by WRPS’ General Investigations Unit.

Anyone with information or dash-camera footage is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 6370.

To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.

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Waterloo Regional Police Service
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publicinfo@wrps.on.ca 

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