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Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police have made an arrest in a hate motivated incident in Kitchener.
On February 25, 2025, at approximately 4 a.m., police responded to reports of a male brandishing a knife at a residential building on Kehl Street.
Through investigation, it was determined that the victim was approached by a male, who began making racial and derogatory comments towards them, while uttering threats and brandishing a knife. Officers arrived and arrested the male.
There were no physical injuries reported.
As a result of the investigation, a 33-year-old Kitchener male was arrested and charged with:
- Assault with a weapon
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 4499.
To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
WA25049360 (917)
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