Police probing pair of overnight break-ins in Waterloo

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Waterloo Regional Police are investigating two overnight commercial break-and-enters that occurred minutes apart.

Police said unknown suspects broke into a business near Erb Street West and Fischer-Hallman Road around 12:55 a.m., stealing an unspecified amount of merchandise before fleeing.

About 10 minutes later, suspects targeted a second business in the area of Albert Street and Hickory Street West, again gaining entry, taking merchandise and leaving the scene.

Investigators are working to determine whether the two incidents are connected.

Police are reminding business owners to ensure security systems are working, report suspicious activity and avoid entering a building if a break-in is discovered.

Anyone with information or video footage is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777 ext. 8255.