A 23-year-old Kitchener man was taken to hospital with serious injuries around noon yesterday and a 25-year-old man is in police custody facing numerous charges following a robbery and stabbing in a west Kitchener neighbourhood.
Waterloo Regional Police Service said on Feb. 12 at 12:15 p.m., a male entered a store in the area of Highland Road West and Westmount Road West.
The male went behind the counter, selected merchandise and attempted to leave the store without paying.
Two employees intervened and tried stopping the male from leaving when the male displayed a knife. The employees became fearful for their safety and the male fled the store. Police were not contacted at this time.
About an hour later, the same male assaulted a victim with a knife while at the intersection of Highland Road West and Westmount Road West.
The victim broke free and ran to a place of safety. Police received multiple calls and responded. Officers located the male nearby and arrested him.
The victim of the knife attack was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. The victim and the male are believed to be known to one another.
While investigating this incident, officers became aware of the initial robbery incident and members of the WRPS’ robbery team took carriage of both investigations.
As a result of the investigation, the suspect was arrested and charged with robbery with a weapon, aggravated assault, two counts of using a dangerous weapon, possession of stolen property under $5,000 and failing to comply with a release order.
The accused was held for a bail hearing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact WRPS’ Robbery Team at 519-570-9777, extension 8255.
Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
