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Woman charged after 4 residential break-ins in Cambridge

A 44-year-old woman faces four break-and-enter charges after incidents at a Cambridge residential building, police say.

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A 44-year-old woman has been charged after four break-ins at a residential building in Cambridge, Waterloo Regional Police said. Officers responded to a report of a break and enter at the building at about 6:25 a.m. on Nov. 10, 2026.

Police said a homeowner was inside when they heard a loud noise and saw a woman entering through a window. The woman then left the residence and went into the building hallway.

According to police, the woman entered a second unit through an unlocked door. The homeowner found her inside, after which she left the unit and returned to the hallway.

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Police said she then entered a third unit through an unlocked door, where the homeowner found her inside. She allegedly stole personal property from that residence before fleeing.

The woman also entered a fourth unit through an unlocked door and fell asleep inside, police said. The homeowner found her and contacted police. Officers located and arrested the woman at about 10:30 a.m.

She is charged with four counts of break and enter, theft under $5,000 and mischief under $5,000. The accused was held for a bail hearing. Police said no physical injuries were reported.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 2299. The file number is WA26166303.

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Official source: Waterloo Regional Police Service

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