Waterloo Regional Police have charged five suspects after a robbery in Cambridge.

On March 21, 2026, at approximately 7 p.m., police received a report of a disturbance in the area of Acorn Way and Bowie Drive. 

A group of suspects assaulted the victim and sprayed them with bear spray. The suspects then stole the victims’ personal belongings before fleeing the area. The victim sustained minor injuries as a result of the incident.

Officers responded and arrested four of the suspects on Glamis Road near Macatee Place. A fifth suspect jumped a nearby fence while attempting to flee from officers and was arrested after a brief foot pursuit. 

As a result of the investigation, four youths’ ages 14, 14, 15, and 16, all from Cambridge were arrested and charged with numerous offences, including:

• Carrying concealed weapon
• Assault with a weapon
• Robbery
• Disguise with intent
• Possession counterfeit money
• Unauthorized possession of a weapon 
• Administer noxious thing with intent to aggrieve or annoy

An 18-year-old Brantford male was also arrested and charged with:

• Robbery
• Assault with a weapon
• Carrying concealed weapon
• Disguise with intent 

The involved individuals are known to each other, and it is believed to have been a targeted incident.

The investigation is ongoing by members of WRPS’ General Investigations Unit.

Anyone who may have dashcam video or surveillance video of the incident is asked to contact police at 519‑570‑9777, 4496.

Anonymous information may be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.