Man arrested after attempted armed robbery at Kitchener bus terminal

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted Jan 26, 2016 08:14:29 AM.

Last Updated Jan 26, 2016 08:20:13 AM.

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A scary encounter for two females at the Grand River Transit bus terminal on Charles Street in Kitchener.

Waterloo Regional Police say a man armed with a knife threatened them as he attempted to rob them of cigarettes.

Police say the victims were not hurt during Sunday’s robbery.

Police say a man was arrested a short distance away.

A 25-year-old Kitchener man is charged with robbery, assault with a weapon and weapons dangerous.

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