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Investigators believe suspect in Kitchener break-in was targeting former tenant

The crest on a Waterloo Regional Police officer's sleeve. Kevin Nielsen / Global News

Officers believe that a man who broke into an apartment in Kitchener last week may have been looking for a former tenant, according to Waterloo Regional Police.

They say the incident occurred at an apartment at 746 Queen St. S. on July 4 at around 11 p.m.

Police say a suspect was seen standing outside the building for 15 minutes before the incident occurred and spoke with at least one passerby.

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They released a 55-second video on Twitter which shows a man waiting outside what appears to be a hair salon.

Police say officers are continuing to investigate. Anyone with info can call police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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