18-year-old Kitchener man arrested for over 20 offences related to online marketplace robberies

Following a month spree of online marketplace robberies starting on May 22, an 18-year-old Kitchener man has been arrested and now faces over 20 charges.

Waterloo Regional Police have charged a Kitchener man following a slew of thefts and robberies involving online marketplace deals gone south.

Investigators say a male suspect was involved in nine online marketplace thefts of iPads and iPhones throughout Kitchener between May 22, 2026, and June 22, 2026.

This includes a May 28 incident near Westheights Drive which police first reported as an armed robbery, before opening an investigation into the soured marketplace deal.

An 18-year-old man was arrested after a search warrant was executed at a Kitchener home Friday.

Police also recovered an imitation firearm and suspected stolen property.

The Kitchener native was charged with:

• Theft Under $5,000 (seven counts)
• Uttering Threats to Cause Bodily Harm or Death (two counts)
• Robbery with Violence
• Carrying a Concealed Weapon
• Failure to Comply with Judicial Order (10 counts)
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Attempt Theft