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Waterloo police search for ‘prowler’ spotted lurking in Kitchener

Waterloo Regional Police are looking for a 'Peeping Tom' who was prowling near St. Mary’s General Hospital on Sunday night. File / Getty

Waterloo Regional Police are looking for a prowler who was lurking near St. Mary’s General Hospital on Sunday night.

A woman spotted a man lurking outside of a backyard window at around 9 p.m. on Sunday night at a home near Queen’s Boulevard and South Drive, according to police.

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They say that the man was looking to gain the woman’s attention before he fled the scene.

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The victim, a 19-year-old woman, did not report any injuries to police.

Police say that they were contacted about the incident on Monday.

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They described the suspect as being white, around 6’1″ to 6’3″ tall, with short dark hair and was seen wearing a dark blue jacket.

Police say officers are continuing their investigation and are asking anyone with information to call 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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