Second arrest made after guns stolen from a vehicle in Cambridge

Waterloo Regional Police Services sign. (CityNews file photo)
Waterloo Regional Police Services sign. (Erin Anderson/CityNews Kitchener)

By Mark Douglas

Posted Oct 22, 2024 05:42:44 AM.

Last Updated Oct 22, 2024 08:31:16 AM.

A Cambridge man has been arrested and charged for allegedly stealing guns from a vehicle – and now police say a second arrest has been made.

Waterloo Regional Police say it began Sunday, with several firearms stolen from a vehicle around Main St. and Concession St. in Cambridge.

A suspect was found and arrested on Monday in Cambridge’s West Galt neighbourhood.

The 36-year-old was charged with theft from motor vehicle, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and possession of stolen property under $5,000.

Providing an update on Tuesday morning, police said a 31-year-old Cambridge man was also arrested on Monday. He now faces a list of charges including:

  • Possession of stolen property under $5,000
  • Trafficking firearm
  • Trafficking ammunition
  • Possession of unauthorized firearm
  • Possession of unauthorized ammunition

Police say two search warrants were completed by their General Investigations Unit at two Cambridge homes, recovering the stolen firearms.

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