Police looking for suspicious man in Kitchener
An image of a car released by WRPS in connection to their search for a suspicious person in Kitchener.
Waterloo regional police are issuing a notice to the public about a suspicious person in Kitchener.
According to a release, a female was walking in the area of Deer Ridge Drive and Lantern Street around 3 p.m. Thursday when a man in a car approached her.
The man tried to engage her in conversation before driving away east on Deer Ridge Drive, police said.
The driver is described as a Black man in his mid to late 30s with a slim build and black hair. He was believed to be driving a black Toyota Camry.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Waterloo Regional Police Service.
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