Waterloo Regional Police Investigating Armed Robbery in Cambridge
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Waterloo Regional Police have arrested and charged a male in connection to an armed robbery in Cambridge.
On July 26, 2026, at approximately 10:20 p.m., an unknown male suspect entered a convenience store in the area of Eagle Street North and Concession Road and brandished a firearm towards staff. The suspect stole cash and fled the business.
On August 1, 2026, at approximately 9:50 p.m., the male suspect was arrested in Kitchener.
As a result of the investigation, a 34-year-old Kitchener male has been charged with:
- Disguise with intent
- Robbery with firearm
- Carrying concealed weapon
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
The accused was held in police custody for a bail hearing.
Waterloo Regional Police would like to thank members of the public for their assistance in this investigation.
PREVIOUS MEDIA RELEASE:
Waterloo Regional Police are seeking public assistance in an ongoing armed robbery investigation in Cambridge.
On July 26, 2026, at approximately 10:20 p.m., an unknown male suspect entered a convenience store in the area of Eagle Street North and Concession Road and brandished a firearm towards staff. The suspect stole cash and fled the business.
The suspect was last seen at approximately 10:30 p.m. heading south on Concession Road on a motorcycle.
Police would like to identify and speak with the individual pictured below in connection to this robbery.
[photos removed; individual identified]
Investigators are also asking residents in the Lang's Farm neighbourhood, in the area of Eagle Street North between Concession Road and Industrial Road, to check their surveillance cameras between 10:10 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. on July 26, 2026, for any video footage of the suspect male riding a motorcycle.
Anyone with information or video footage is asked to contact WRPS’ Break and Enter, Auto Theft, and Robbery (BEAR) Unit at 519-570-9777, extension 8255.
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Waterloo Regional Police are investigating an armed robbery at a convenience store in Cambridge.
On July 26, 2026, at approximately 10:40 p.m., police responded to a report of a robbery at a convenience store in the area of Eagle Street North and Concession Road.
Investigators learned that at approximately 10:30 p.m., an unknown suspect arrived at the store and brandished a firearm towards staff. The suspect left with items prior to police arrival.
The suspect was last seen travelling southbound on Concession Road on a motorcycle.
There were no reported physical injuries.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are appealing to anyone who may have dash camera footage or surveillance video from the area around the time of the incident to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Waterloo Regional Police at 519-570-9777.