Police arrest two individuals after responding to a buy-and-sell robbery in Cambridge.

On February 13, 2025, at approximately 10:10 a.m., police responded to the area of Chalmers Street South and South Street for a report robbery.

The victim had arranged to meet the suspect to sell a cell phone posted on a buy-and-sell website.

The victim met at the agreed located and was confronted by two individuals with their faces covered. The suspects administered a noxious substance and stole the cell phone. The suspects then assaulted the victim and fled the area on foot.

Officers located both suspects nearby and arrested them.

As a result of the investigation, a 19-year-old male and a 13-year-old youth, both from Cambridge, were arrested and charged with:

• Disguise with intent
• Robbery with weapon
• Administer noxious thing with intent to endanger life or cause bodily harm
• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
• Assault

The 19-year-old male was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 2299.

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

For information on Buy and Sell Exchange Zones in Waterloo Region, please visit https://bit.ly/31ooigY.