Waterloo Regional Police Investigating After Male Sprayed with Noxious Substance in Kitchener

Waterloo Region, Ontario - Waterloo Regional Police are investigating an assault that took place on November 11, 2022, in Kitchener. 

At approximately 8:40 p.m., police were called after an unknown male requested help after being sprayed with a noxious substance while involved in an altercation with another male. 

A few passersby stopped to help the male before he fled when they advised they were calling for help. 

The incident is believed to have occurred by a restaurant in the area of Ottawa Street North and River Road East. 

The investigation is ongoing to identify the individuals involved in the altercation. 

Anyone with information is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com. 

Occ: 22-277751 (907)

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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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