Suspects carry hammers in Cambridge armed robbery

Waterloo Regional Police Services car. (Justine Fraser, CityNews 570)

By Devon Robertson

Posted Mar 8, 2025 05:56:53 AM.

Last Updated Mar 10, 2025 11:16:42 AM.

Waterloo Regional Police Service responded to the aftermath of a robbery Friday where hammers were used to steal merchandise.

It happened in Cambridge in the area of Franklin Boulevard and Saginaw Parkway around 12:30 p.m.

Two masked male suspects allegedly entered a store and used hammers to smash open displays and take a large amount of beauty products.

They then fled the scene in a grey Honda CRV before police could arrive. There were no reports of any injuries from the incident.

A photo of the two suspects can be seen below.

Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact police or can leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers.

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