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Waterloo police badge goes missing after Cambridge vehicle break-in

File photo. Waterloo Regional Police. Kevin Nielsen / Global News

A police badge was stolen during a vehicle break-in in Cambridge on Monday morning, according to Waterloo Regional Police.

They say officers were called to Black Bridge and Townline roads at around 8 a.m. over the incident.

Someone had allegedly tossed a rock through the vehicle’s window and had made off with a purse, a police badge as well as other police credentials including a warrant card which identifies the officer.

Police are looking to speak with a man who was seen in the area at the time of the break-in.

He is being described as white, in his 20’s with dark hair that was short on the sides and slicked back in the middle.

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Police say he was wearing a plain white t-shirt and grey pants, and was seen driving a dark-coloured car, possibly an Infiniti or Nissan.

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

They are warning residents to ask for more identification or call 9-1-1 if they are concerned about someone improperly using police identification.

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