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Police say thief broke into Kitchener mall through the roof

A Waterloo Regional Police cruiser. Kevin Nielsen / Global News

Waterloo Regional Police say they are investigating a break-in that occurred early Tuesday at a mall in Kitchener.

Police say they were called to a mall near Frederick and Edna streets in Kitchener on Tuesday morning after the break-in had been reported.

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In a scene reminiscent of a movie, police say that at around 3 a.m., a thief accessed the Frederick Mall through the rooftop.

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After the suspect got into the mall, he then entered two stores within the mall before making off with merchandise.

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Police are describing the suspect as about five feet 11 inches, with a thin build and dark hair. He was said to be wearing a dark jacket and dark pants.

Anyone with information can call 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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