Waterloo Regional Police Investigating Reports of Male with a Firearm in Waterloo

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a weapon-related incident in Waterloo. 

On March 17, 2023, at approximately 8:40 p.m., police were approached by several individuals reporting a male in the area of University Avenue West and Hazel Street brandishing a firearm. 

Witnesses reported seeing a male walking in the area when he pulled out a firearm before tucking the weapon in his waistband and continued walking.

Police conducted a thorough search of the area for the subject. 

Through investigation, it was learned that no threats were directly uttered by the subject. 

The subject was described as a brown male, approximately 5'10" to 6'0" tall, with a slim build. The male was last observed wearing a shiny black puffer jacket. 

The investigation is ongoing. 

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777.

To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com. 

Occ: 23-074134 (917)

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

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