WRPS' Robbery Team Investigating after Weapon Brandished at Store Employee in Kitchener

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate after a weapon was brandished during a shoplifting incident in Kitchener.

On November 7, 2024, at approximately 7:40 a.m., police responded to a store in the area of Fairway Road South and Manitou Drive for a robbery report.

A store employee, a 23-year-old Brampton male, attempted to intervene and arrest an unknown male suspect who stole merchandise from the store. The unknown suspect brandished a conducted energy weapon (CEW) and fled the area.

The suspect is described as a White male, 5’7”, with a slim build, wearing a black coat, black pants, and a black baseball cap.

The victim did not sustain any physical injuries.

The investigation is ongoing by WRPS’ Robbery Team.

Anyone with information or video footage of the incident is asked to call police 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. 

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Waterloo Regional Police Service
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519-570-9777 (WRPS) ext. 8188
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