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Waterloo Regional Police have charged a Kitchener male in connection to a robbery investigation.

On December 22, 2025, at approximately 4:30 a.m., police responded to the area of Westforest Trail and Highland Road West after receiving a report of a robbery at a commercial property. 

Members of the Waterloo Regional Police Property and Financial Crime Unit took carriage of the investigation as part of a trend of similar robberies in the area.

At approximately 10:50 a.m., police arrested a 39-year-old Kitchener male for his involvement in six robberies in Kitchener and Waterloo.

Police subsequently completed a search warrant at the accused’s residence and recovered stolen property.

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

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777. Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com. 

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The Waterloo Regional Police Service is investigating a commercial robbery that occurred in Kitchener.

On December 22, 2025, at approximately 4:30 a.m., police responded to the area of Westforest Trail and Highland Road West after receiving a report of a robbery at a commercial property. 

The suspect entered the business and pointed a spray canister at the victim while demanding merchandise. The suspect fled the area on a dark-coloured e-scooter.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 45 years old, six feet tall, wearing black pants, a black winter jacket, and a black face covering. The suspect was carrying a dark blue duffle bag and a black plastic bag.

The investigation remains ongoing. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Waterloo Regional Police Service at 519-570-9777. Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.