Police investigating armed vehicle robbery in downtown Kitchener

File photo of a Waterloo Regional Police vehicle. (Mark Douglas/CityNews Kitchener)

By Josh Piercey

Posted Feb 19, 2024 09:16:47 AM.

Last Updated Feb 20, 2024 12:52:24 PM.

Police are investigating after a vehicle was stolen in downtown Kitchener.

They responded to reports of the stolen vehicle at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 18 in the area of Cedar St. North and King St. East.

The owner of the vehicle was sitting idle in their vehicle in a parking lot when they were approached by an unknown suspect who was armed with a knife. They allegedly demanded the owner exit the vehicle, stole it, and then took off down Cedar St. South.

The owner of the vehicle was not injured in the robbery.

The Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Robbery Team is investigating the incident.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police at 519-570-9777, extension 8255.

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