The Waterloo Regional Police Service is investigating a robbery that occurred at a convenience store in Kitchener.

On December 22, 2025, at approximately 9:40 a.m., police responded to the area of Highland Road East and Spadina Road East after receiving a report of a robbery. The suspect entered the store, made threats toward employees, and used racial slurs before fleeing on foot prior to police arrival.

The suspect is described as a white male in his twenties, wearing a red winter jacket with fur on the hood, grey sweatpants, a black shirt, a black backpack, and a baseball cap.

The investigation remains ongoing and is being treated as a hate-related incident. 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.