Waterloo Regional Police Investigating Robbery on Christopher Drive in Cambridge
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Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police have arrested three individuals after completing search warrants in connection to ongoing armed robbery investigations.
On April 19, 2023, WRPS’ Robbery Team, with the assistance of members from the Emergency Response Team, Break, Enter and Vehicle Theft Team, Organized Financial Crime Team, Direct Action Response Team, and Central Division, completed four Criminal Code search warrants at three locations throughout Waterloo Region.
Evidence relating to the offences under investigation was located and seized at the three locations, including a replica firearm. Three stolen vehicles were also recovered.
An 18-year-old male, a 19-year-old male, and a male youth, all from Kitchener, were arrested, and are facing numerous criminal charges, including:
- Robbery with a Weapon
- Robbery
- Break, Enter and Commit
- Disguise with Intent
- Use Stolen Credit Card
- Theft of Motor Vehicle
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Possession of Stolen Property over $5,000
- Break and Enter with Intent
The accused parties were held in police custody for a bail hearing.
The investigation is ongoing and further charges are anticipated.
Occ: 23-083007 (909)
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Waterloo Region, Ontario – Members of the Waterloo Regional Police Service's Robbery Team are continuing to investigate a robbery at a convenience store in Cambridge that occurred on March 27, 2023.
Investigators are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the individuals in the photos.
Anyone with information is asked to call the WRPS Robbery Team at 519-570-9777, extension 8255.
To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
Occ: 23-083007 (909)
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Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a robbery at a convenience store that occurred on March 27, 2023.
At approximately 2:20 a.m., police responded to a convenience store on Christopher Drive in Cambridge.
An employee reported that an unknown male entered the store, and a verbal argument ensued. The male then exited the store.
Shortly after, a second unknown male entered the store and took merchandise while brandishing a knife.
The male then fled the area in a black sedan.
There were no physical injuries reported.
The first male was described as white, 5'7" tall, and was last seen wearing all-black, white shoes, and a black face covering.
The second male was described as white, approximately 20 years old, 5'5" tall, and was last seen wearing a white hoodie, white pants, and a small black satchel bag.
The investigation is ongoing by members of the Waterloo Regional Police Service's Robbery Team.
Anyone with information is asked to call the WRPS Robbery Unit at 519-570-9777, extension 8255.
To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
Occ: 23-083007 (909)
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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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