Police make arrest after armed robbery in Waterloo
Posted May 19, 2025 10:20:16 AM.
Last Updated May 20, 2025 11:09:03 AM.
An arrest has been made by Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) after an armed commercial robbery in Waterloo.
Police say it happened Sunday, when officers were called to a business in the area of King Street North and Northfield Drive East.
They say a known man entered the business and stole various products off the shelves. When confronted by staff, he allegedly brandished a knife and fled the store.
When officers arrived on the scene, they were quickly able to locate and arrest the 35-year-old Waterloo man.
The man has now been charged with:
- Robbery with a weapon;
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; and
- Failure to comply with probation order.
He was held in police custody for a bail hearing.
The investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with further information is asked to call WRPS or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers.
