Waterloo Regional Police have arrested a male after responding to a report of a male with a firearm at a Cambridge shopping centre.

On October 2, 2026, at approximately 7:50 p.m., police responded to a shopping centre on Hespeler Road after receiving reports of a male with what appeared to be a handgun.

Officers arrived and located the male outside the shopping centre. The male was arrested, and a BB gun was seized.

There were no physical injuries reported as a result of this incident.

A 44-year-old Guelph male has been charged with:

• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Carrying a concealed weapon
• Obstructing a peace officer
• Mischief under $5,000

The accused was held in police custody for a bail hearing.