Thwarted Kitchener robbery yields five arrests, drug seizure
Posted Jun 1, 2023 04:07:18 PM.
Last Updated Jun 1, 2023 04:24:01 PM.
Waterloo Regional Police have arrested five individuals in connection with a robbery at a Kitchener business – two of whom were wanted in other jurisdictions.
It was on Wednesday around 11 a.m. when five men in a stolen vehicle attended a business in the Huron Road and Trussler Road area.
It’s alleged those men stole roughly $4,000 in tools before heading toward the stolen vehicle, followed by several employees.
One of those employees was nearly struck by the fleeing vehicle, which then struck a nearby tractor parked on the property.
Police said the driver of that stolen vehicle was detained by store employees, while the other four suspects attempted to flee the area on foot.
Arriving shortly afterward, officers placed the driver under arrest and located the remaining four outstanding suspects with the assistance of the Canine Team.
During their investigation, Waterloo Regional Police worked with the Waterloo Region District School board to place nearby schools into hold and secures as a safety precaution.
As a result of their investigation, a 29-year-old man, a 32-year-old man from Brampton, a 22-year-old man from Brampton, a 25-year-old man from Kitchener and a 25-year-old man from Mississauga were all jointly charged with robbery.
Suspected heroin and crystal methamphetamine were also seized by police.
The 29-year-old man was also wanted by Niagara Regional Police for several property and fraud related criminal offences, resulting in additional charges including:
- Dangerous operation
- Possession of stolen property over $5,000
- Possession of stolen property under $5,000
- Possession of a controlled substance
- Obstruct police
- Possession of identity documents (two counts)
- Breach of probation (three counts)
The involved 25-year-old Mississauga man was also wanted by Durham Regional Police, Niagara Regional Police and the Toronto Police Service for more than 15 criminal offences.
The accused parties were held in police custody for a bail hearing.
