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Kitchener resident allegedly attacked after confronting car thief in driveway

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Waterloo Regional Police say a resident was attacked after confronting a man who was alleged to be breaking into the victim’s car early Monday morning in Kitchener.

According to police, the incident occurred at around 4 a.m. on Monday morning near Broken Oak Crescent and Westheights Drive.

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The victim noticed that someone had entered into their car which was parked in their driveway before going out to confront the suspect.

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They were then assaulted by the suspect who fled the scene on foot.

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Police say the victim was left with non-life threatening injuries as a result of the attack.

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They released a pair of pictures of the person they are looking to speak with in connection with the incident.

Police are asking anyone with information to call 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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