Police looking for six suspects after knife-point robbery in Waterloo

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By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted Oct 30, 2024 01:35:46 PM.

Last Updated Oct 30, 2024 02:13:15 PM.

Regional police are investigating after a person-on-person robbery in Waterloo.

The incident happened just after 2 a.m. Wednesday morning in the area of King Street North and Bridgeport Road East.

According to police a group of six unknown suspects swarmed the victim, brandished a knife and demanded their personal belongings.

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They then fled the area on foot down Bridgeport Road towards Regina Street North. The victim, a 19-year-old was not hurt.

The suspects have been described as wearing all black hoodies with blue face masks.

Police believe the incident was targeted.

Anyone with more information or surveillance video is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777, extension 6399 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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