Waterloo Regional Police have arrested and charged a male after he brandished a knife during a shoplifting incident in Cambridge.

On June 29, 2025, at 1 p.m., police responded to a store in the area of Pinebush Road and Hespeler Road for a report of a male brandishing a knife towards a store employee.

Through investigation, police determined the male had stolen merchandise and was confronted by staff. The male then brandished a knife while being escorted from the business. 

Police located the male nearby and placed him under arrest.

There were no physical injuries reported as a result of this incident.

A 44-year-old Cambridge male has been charged with the following offences:

• Robbery
• Utter Threats to Cause Death

The male was held in police custody for a bail hearing.