NEWS RELEASE
WATERLOO REGIONAL POLICE
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Waterloo Regional Police have arrested one male after an armed robbery at a Waterloo mall.
On Wednesday, at approximately 4:20 p.m., police responded to multiple reports of a Robbery at Conestoga Mall.
Five unknown males entered a jewelry store with hammers and a noxious substance. The males began to smash display cases and steal property prior to police arrival.
Members of the North Neighbourhood Patrol responded quickly and located the vehicle the suspects used. At the time of locating the vehicle, it was unoccupied.
Members of North Neighbourhood Patrol, K-9, Robbery Unit, Emergency Response Unit, and the Direct Action Response Team continued to search the area and located one of the suspects.
A 22-year-old male from Toronto was arrested and charged for the following offences:
- Robbery with a weapon
- Possession of a weapon
- Disguise with intent
- Two counts of possession of stolen goods over $5000
It is believed that the suspects are connected to a Cambridge jewelry store robbery which took place on Dec. 16.
The male was held in police custody for a bail hearing.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777.
Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
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