Concerned citizens help stop machete attack in Kitchener
Posted Mar 1, 2017 01:14:15 PM.
Last Updated Mar 1, 2017 04:05:01 PM.
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Regional Police say a couple of concerned citizens are to thank for stopping a potential machete attack in Kitchener.
Police say a man was allegedly caught trespassing in the Overlea Drive area on Tuesday evening, but was scared off by the homeowner.
The man then took off to a nearby parking lot and tried to strike someone with a machete, but was held back by the concerned homeowner and another witness.
Police arrived and also found stolen IDs, a credit card, and a gift card on the man.
The 26-year-old faces numerous charges including assault with a weapon and possession of stolen property.
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