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Waterloo Regional Police have charged two individuals in connection to a shoplifting incident in Cambridge.

On August 26, 2025, a male and female stole health and beauty products from a retail store on Hespeler Road.

Through investigation, officers identified the suspects as a 24-year-old female from Toronto and a 31-year-old male from Vaughn. 

On January 10, 2026, the female was arrested by York Regional Police and transported to Waterloo Region. She was charged with Theft over $5,000 and was held in police custody for a bail hearing.

The male suspect remains outstanding at this time.
 

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The Waterloo Regional Police Service is investigating a high-value theft that occurred at a retail store in Cambridge.

On August 26, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., two suspects – one male and one female – entered the retail store located in the area of Hespeler Road. The suspects placed a large quantity of health and beauty products into a tote bag they had brought with them.

The pair exited the store at approximately 3:35 p.m. with the unpaid products. 

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Investigators believe the same suspects may be connected to similar thefts across the Greater Toronto Area.

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