Police Charge Male after Weapons Incident at Kitchener Mall
On February 22, 2025, at approximately 7:50 p.m., police responded to Fairview Park Mall for reports of a male brandishing a hatchet.
Officers determined that a male had entered a store, acting erratically and carrying a hatchet.
Officers located and arrested the male outside of the mall.
As a result of the investigation, a 30-year-old Cambridge male was charged with:
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Theft under $5,000
- Fail to comply with a release order
- Obstruct a police officer
The male was also arrested on two outstanding warrants.
No physical injuries were reported as a result of this incident.
The accused was held in police custody for a bail hearing.