Police searching for suspect in Uptown Waterloo stabbing, teen sent to hospital

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

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted Jul 27, 2024 11:56:33 AM.

Last Updated Jul 29, 2024 11:31:15 AM.

Waterloo Regional Police are investigating after a stabbing on Friday night sent two people to hospital, including a teenage girl.

According to police, it happened at 10:30 p.m. in the area of Waterloo Public Square ION Station. Police were called to the area for reports of an altercation.

Police confirm a 28-year-old man was stabbed during that incident, and was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

A 13-year-old female was also taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police are searching for the suspect described as a white male, aged 16 to 17 years old, with short blonde hair, a black shirt, and black pants.

Regional police say the stabbing appears to be targeted, as they said there are no public safety concerns.

Anyone with more information is asked to contact Waterloo Regional Police at 519-570-9777.

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