WRPS Arrest Three Individuals After Responding to Kitchener Disturbance

Waterloo Region, Ontario- On October 8, 2022, at approximately 4:40 a.m., police responded to the area of King Street East and Morgan Avenue in Kitchener, for reports of a disturbance.

Through investigation, it was determined that the victim reported meeting one of the suspects online before agreeing to meet in person. During their interaction, three suspects reportedly assaulted the victim and stole their personal belongings.

The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the incident.

As a result of the investigation, a 21-year-old Kitchener male was arrested and charged with Robbery with Violence.

A 23-year-old Pickering male was arrested and charged with Robbery with Violence.

A youth from Kitchener was arrested and charged with Robbery with Violence.

All three individuals were held for a bail hearing.

Waterloo Regional Police remind the public to be cautious and encourage people to protect themselves by learning the risks and having a safety plan when it comes to meeting people online.

Before you meet, we recommend doing your research:

• Try to learn a little more about the person than what's on their profile.
• Do not share your full name or personal details on your profile. This is includes your date of birth, where you work and live. After you get to know the person, you can share more about yourself.
• Protect yourself. Don't share images of yourself that you don't want the public to know.
• Don't feel pressure to meet someone that you are not comfortable with.

Until you get to know the person:

• Meet in a public place
• Inform a friend or family member about the location of the date/meeting. This allows them an opportunity to be present or in the vicinity should something go wrong.
• Stay aware and alert- don't leave drinks unattended.  If are reluctant or have feelings of discomfort throughout the date, leave.
• Drive yourself or take public transit
• If you feel ready to move to a private environment, make sure you don't feel pressured in any way.

If you become a victim as a result of online dating, we encourage you to report it to police immediately by calling 519-570-9777.

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Waterloo Regional Police Service
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519-570-9777 (WRPS) ext. 8188
publicinfo@wrps.on.ca

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