Waterloo Regional Police have arrested four individuals in connection to an ongoing investigation in Kitchener.

On May 6, 2025, police received a report of a disturbance in the area of Commonwealth Crescent.

The investigation revealed that four suspects attended the initial location and assaulted two victims. One suspect attempted to stab a victim, and threats were made. The suspects stole the victims’ belongings and forcibly transported them to a residence on Isabella Street, where further assaults occurred, including a sexual assault against one of the victims.

On May 8, 2025, members of WRPS’ General Investigations Unit completed a search warrant at a residence on Isabella Street and arrested four individuals.

As a result of the investigation, an 18-year-old male, a 22-year-old male, a 38-year-old female, all from Kitchener, and a 36-year-old male from Waterloo were arrested and charged with:

• Assault with a weapon
• Sexual assault
• Forcible confinement (two counts)
• Robbery (two counts)
• Assault (two counts)
• Kidnapping (two counts)
• Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm (two counts)

The 22-year-old male was also charged with fail to comply with release order (two counts)

The four accused parties were held for a bail hearing.

Investigators believe the involved individuals are known to each other.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777, extension 6370.

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

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Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police responded to a disturbance in Kitchener.

On May 6, 2025, at approximately 12:35 pm, police received multiple calls for a disturbance in the area of Commonwealth Street and Commonwealth Crescent. 

Police arrived on the scene and located one victim with minor injuries, and were advised to check for a potential second victim in the area. 

Due to the location of this incident, Williamsburg Public School was briefly placed in a hold and secure while police investigated. 

A short time later, police located the remaining involved parties. 

One person was treated at the scene by Region of Waterloo Paramedic Services.

Police are continuing to investigate this occurrence. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 519-570-9777.

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