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Several people sprayed with 'noxious substance' in Uptown Waterloo

The incident occurred in the King Street North bar district early Friday morning
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Waterloo Regional Police are looking to identify this individual who may be in connection to the investigation.

NEWS RELEASE
WATERLOO REGIONAL POLICE
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Waterloo Regional Police are investigating an incident Uptown Waterloo involving a noxious substance.

On March 14, at approximately 2:25 a.m., police responded to reports of a disturbance in the area of King Street North bar district.

An unknown male approached a group of people outside and sprayed, what is believed to be bear mace, at the group. The male fled the area prior to police arrival.

Several people suffered minor physical injuries, and were treated by paramedics or transported to a local hospital.

Police are looking to identify the individual in the image above who may be in connection to the investigation.

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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