Police seeking witness to Cambridge movie theatre assault

Waterloo Regional Police Service cruiser. Photo: Flickr.
Waterloo Regional Police Service cruiser. Photo: Flickr.

By Brent Cater

Posted Mar 2, 2024 09:30:02 AM.

Last Updated Mar 2, 2024 09:45:50 AM.

Regional police are seeking the public’s assistance with an assault investigation.

The incident occurred Tuesday, Feb. 27 around 4 p.m. at a movie theatre in Cambridge. During the assault an unknown witness intervened and helped the victim.

According to police, the victim and the suspect are known to each other.

Investigators are looking to identify and speak with the good samaritian.

Anyone with more information can contact The Intimate Partner Violence Unit at 519-579-9668. Anonymous information can be submitted to Waterloo Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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