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Man found passed out behind wheel of stolen vehicle in Kitchener: police

A Waterloo regional police vehicle. Ahmad Fareed Khan / Global News

Waterloo Regional Police say a man was found taking a nap in a stolen vehicle in Kitchener on Tuesday.

According to a release, the car went missing near Weber Street and Kinzie Avenue last Friday after it was left running while the driver was inside a local business.

Four days later, police say they found the missing vehicle near Sportsworld Drive with a man sleeping inside.

Police say the man was arrested and has been charged with operation while impaired and possession of stolen property over $5,000.

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They say officers are continuing to investigate the incident and are asking anyone with video footage to call 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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