WRPS Continue to Investigate Arsons at Retail Stores in Kitchener and Waterloo

The Waterloo Regional Police Service continues to investigate arsons that occurred at three separate retail locations in Kitchener and Waterloo.

Police have obtained images of males that we would like to identify and speak to in connection to these three incidents. We are also seeking information of a vehicle observed at the scene. It is believed to be a newer model silver Toyota Corolla.

On October 20, 2020, at approximately 9:15 p.m., emergency services responded to a report of a fire inside a retail store in the area of Ottawa Street South and Fischer Hallman Road in Kitchener.

At approximately 10 p.m., emergency services responded to a second report of a fire inside a retail store in the area of Ottawa Street North and River Road in Kitchener.

At approximately 10:20 p.m., emergency services responded to a third report of a fire inside a retail store in the area of Bridgeport Road East and Weber Street South in Waterloo.

All three fires were set in the toilet paper and paper towel sections of the stores.

While damaged estimates have not been confirmed initial estimates are in excess of 12 million dollars. The Ontario Fire Marshall and local fire departments are assisting with this investigation.

Police are also encouraging anyone who may have witnessed these incidents, or may have dash camera footage from the area of the stores to contact police at 519-570-9777 or leave an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Waterloo Regional Police Service
Public Information Unit
519-570-9777 (WRPS) ext. 8188
publicinfo@wrps.on.ca

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