Waterloo Regional Police Service's Break, Enter, and Vehicle Theft Team have arrested three males in connection to a robbery and vehicle theft investigation in Cambridge.

During the early morning hours on July 16, 2024, three Toyota vehicles were stolen from the area of Townline Road and Saginaw Parkway.

On July 16, 2024, at approximately 6 p.m., a robbery was reported at a pharmacy on Coronation Boulevard. Two suspects entered the pharmacy and demanded merchandise and cash. An employee sustained non-life-threatening injuries as a result of this incident.

The suspects fled in a stolen Lexus vehicle and the driver later struck three vehicles on Townline Road, before losing control and entering the ditch. The suspects fled the area on foot and the stolen vehicle became fully engulfed in flames.

Police arrived on scene and arrested the three suspects a short distance away.

As part of the ongoing investigation, investigators completed search warrants at three Cambridge residences. Reprograming equipment, stolen property, a pellet gun, and bear spray were seized. All three stolen vehicles have since been recovered.

As a result of the investigation, three males have been arrested and charged.

A 16-year-old male Kitchener youth was charged with:

• Robbery with violence
• Dangerous operation
• Failure to remain at a collision
• Possession of stolen property over $5,000

A 16-year-old male youth and a 19-year-old male, both from Cambridge, were charged with:

• Robbery with violence
• Disguise with intent
• Possession of stolen property over $5,000

The individuals were held in police custody for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777, extension 8255.

Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.

The Waterloo Regional Police Service is committed to combating auto theft across Ontario. This project has been made possible through Ontario’s Preventing Auto Thefts (PAT) Grant.