Waterloo Regional Police say they have recovered a large haul of stolen stuffed animals after investigating a string of thefts from a Kitchener business.
Police were first called to the Ottawa Street store after many Jelicat The toys, popular stuffed animals known for their high price and collectability, were reported stolen on Oct. 25 and Dec. 6.
The cost of the goods was about $2,000.
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As the investigation progressed, on December 9, officers from the Waterloo Regional Police Service's General Investigations Unit executed a search warrant at a home in Guelph.
Inside, police said they found about 140 toys worth about $7,500.
Investigators believe many of the fashion toys were stolen from several stores in southwestern Ontario.
A 52-year-old Guelph woman has since been arrested and charged with theft under $5,000, possession of stolen property over $5,000 and dealing in stolen property.
She is scheduled to appear in court in Kitchener on January 12, 2026.
Police say the investigation is ongoing as they work to determine how widespread the thefts are and to identify additional retailers who may have been victims.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Waterloo Regional Police Service.
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