Waterloo Regional Police Investigating Robbery in Kitchener

Posted on: Saturday January 24
Location: Kitchener
Occurrence #: WA26011463

Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate a person-on-person robbery in Kitchener.

On January 24, 2026, at approximately 2 a.m., police responded to the area of Lancaster Street West and Union Street for a report of a robbery. Officers located a male victim who reported that an unknown male approached him and robbed him while armed with a knife. The suspect then fled the area in a vehicle.

Personal property was taken during the incident. No physical injuries were reported.

The investigation is ongoing by members of WRPS’ General Investigations Unit.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Waterloo Regional Police Service at 519‑570‑9777, extension 4496. 

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

Media Inquiries

WRPS Public Information Unit

519-570-9777 (WRPS) ext. 8188

publicinfo@wrps.on.ca


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