UPDATED MEDIA RELEASE: 

Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate a commercial robbery that occurred in Cambridge.

On January 8, 2026, at approximately 6:50 p.m., a male suspect entered a store in the area of Elgin Street North and Linnwood Avenue. The male brandished a knife toward an employee and stole cash and merchandise. The male then fled on foot down Linnwood Avenue.

Police are looking to identify and speak to the individual pictured below in connection to this incident.

Investigators are requesting residents in the areas of Linnwood Avenue, Hilltop Avenue, and Alison Avenue to review their home security footage between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. on January 8, 2026, for any suspicious persons or activity.

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

To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com. 

PREVIOUS MEDIA RELEASE:

Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate a commercial robbery in Cambridge.

On January 8, 2026, at approximately 6:50 p.m., a male entered a store in the area of Elgin Street North and Linnwood Avenue. The male brandished a knife toward an employee and stole cash and merchandise.

The male then fled on foot down Linnwood Avenue.

No physical injuries were reported as a result of this incident. 

The suspect is described as a male, approximately 5’8”, wearing dark clothing.

The investigation remains ongoing by WRPS’ Break and Enter, Auto Theft, and Robbery (BEAR) Unit.

Investigators are requesting residents in the areas of Linnwood Avenue, Hilltop Avenue, and Alison Avenue to review their home security footage between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. on January 8, 2026 for any suspicious persons or activity.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777, extension 8856.

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