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Police continue search for man linked to Cambridge boy's death

Incident is believed to be isolated since man and child were known to one another
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Police looking for subject near Townline Road and River Road Saturday afternoon. There will be a heavy police presence in the area again today as they continue their search for a man connected to the suspicious death of an 8-year-old boy.

***PRESS RELEASE***

Members of the Waterloo Regional Police Service continue to investigate a suspicious death on Townline Road in Cambridge.

As a result of the investigation, police are still looking to speak to the male they were searching for in the area of Townline Road and River Road. The male is described as white, approximately 40-years-old, 5’11”, blue eyes, thin build, short blonde hair and facial scruff.

The male was last seen wearing brown khaki pants and possibly wearing a blue or black army style bucket hat. There are concerns for his safety.

There will be a heavy police presence in the area throughout the day as police continue their investigation.

The male and the deceased child are known to one another and this is believed to be an isolated incident.

The investigation is ongoing by members of the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Major Crime, General Investigations and Forensic Identification Units.

More information will be released following the post mortem examination.

Community supports are available through Victim Services of Waterloo Region by visiting www.vswr.ca or by calling 519-585-2363 or 519-570-5143. Support is also available through Here 24/7 by visiting www.here247.ca or by calling 1-844-437-3247.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Waterloo Regional Police Service at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Anonymous tips can also be submitted at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.  



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