Kitchener Man, 27, Charged in Indecent Act Involving Two Trick-or-Treaters
A 27-year-old Kitchener man faces three charges after police say a man exposed himself to two youths trick-or-treating near Parkvale Drive on Halloween.
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A 27-year-old Kitchener man has been charged after two youths who were trick-or-treating on Halloween were approached by a man who exposed himself, Waterloo Regional Police said. The incident happened at about 7:20 p.m. on October 31, 2026, in the area of Parkvale Drive and Bianca Court in Kitchener.
What police said happened
Police said they received a report of an indecent act at about 11:20 p.m. on October 31, several hours after it took place earlier that evening.
According to police, the investigation determined that the two youths were approached by a man they did not know, who exposed himself. The youths left the area right away, contacted their parents and sought help, police said.
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Officers identified a suspect through the investigation, which included a video canvass of the neighbourhood, according to police. A man was arrested without incident on November 1, 2026.
Charges
The 27-year-old Kitchener man has been charged with:
- Indecent act
- Indecent exhibition
- Exposure to a person under 16
The charges have not been proven in court. Police said the accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.
Appeal for information
Police are asking anyone with information about the investigation to call 519-570-9777, extension 4497. The police file number is WA26161107.
Crime in the region
The Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo area's Crime Severity Index was 66.82 in 2025, down 8.63% from the previous year, and its Violent Crime Severity Index was 85.09, according to Statistics Canada.
About these reports
This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Official source: Waterloo Regional Police Service
