Woman awakes in her Waterloo apartment to find man watching her sleep: police

A woman recently woke up at around 4 a.m. Wednesday in her Waterloo apartment to find a man watching her.

After she awoke and discovered the prowler, Waterloo Regional Police say the man took off.

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A short time later, they arrested him near the apartment, which was located around University Avenue West in Waterloo.

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A 23-year-old Waterloo man has been charged with break and enter.

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Police do not believe there was a prior relationship between the suspect and the victim but they are continuing to investigate.

They are asking anyone with information to call 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.