Police Investigating after Noxious Substance Sprayed in Cambridge

Posted on: Sunday August 10
Location: Cambridge
Occurrence #: WA25201997

Waterloo Regional Police are investigating after a noxious substance was sprayed in Cambridge. 

On August 9, 2025, at approximately 1 a.m., police responded to reports of two males wearing masks and carrying a knife in the area of Glamis Road and Elgin Street North.

Through investigation, police determined that the two males had brandished a knife towards two victims and sprayed one of them with a noxious substance.

The two males were last seen on foot heading east on Glamis Road towards Elgin Street North.

The victim sprayed with the noxious substance sustained minor physical injuries.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777, or, to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. 

Anonymous tips can also be submitted at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.

Media Inquiries

WRPS Public Information Unit

519-570-9777 (WRPS) ext. 8188

publicinfo@wrps.on.ca


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