Waterloo Regional Police say six people have been arrested in connection with a series of laundry room thefts.

Between September and February, people broke into at least 10 apartment buildings around Waterloo Region, according to police.

The suspects entered the laundry rooms and damaged washing machines and dryers; they also stole coins.

Police say the vandalism and thefts amounted in thousands of dollars in losses.

Police say they believe the same people are behind all the thefts.

There is no information available yet about if charges have been laid.