Waterloo Regional Police say a teen has been arrested in connection with more than a dozen break-ins over the past week in the city of Waterloo.
They say 11 businesses located in the University Avenue and Lester Street area were broken into between July 9 and July 15.
“The accused returned to some locations more than once,” Const. Andre Johnson told Global News in an email.
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He said police caught up to the suspect after officers responded to a break-in call.
“The accused was arrested on scene,” Johnson said.
“Through investigation, it was determined by police that the accused was responsible for the other break-ins.”
Police say a 16-year-old Waterloo boy is facing 13 break and enter-related charges.