Waterloo Regional Police Arrest Three Youth in Armed Robbery

Posted on: Wednesday March 5
Location: Waterloo Region
Ocurrence #: WA25056687
Robbery Investigation
Waterloo Regional Police have arrested three youths after an armed robbery in Kitchener.

On March 5, 2025, at approximately 3:50 p.m., police responded to a report of an armed robbery at a business in the area of Duke Street East and Frederick Street.

Three masked males entered the store armed with knives and stole merchandise.

Officers located two of the suspects nearby and placed them under arrest. The third suspect was arrested shortly after 6 p.m.

No physical injuries were reported.

As a result of the investigation, two 14-year-old males from Waterloo and a 15-year-old male from Cambridge were charged with:

  • Robbery with a weapon
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Disguise with intent

The accused parties were held for a bail hearing.

The investigation remains ongoing by WRPS’ Robbery Team and additional charges are anticipated.

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519-570-9777 (WRPS) ext. 8188

publicinfo@wrps.on.ca


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