Group assault, robbery in Waterloo under investigation

A Waterloo Regional Police cruiser. (CityNews file photo)

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted Aug 29, 2025 05:59:37 PM.

Last Updated Aug 31, 2025 09:02:30 AM.

Waterloo Regional Police are investigating what it says was an assault and robbery.

Police were called Thursday night at 9:15 p.m. receiving reports of a robbery in the Central Street area.

According to police, a victim was allegedly assaulted by a group of people including approximately seven males and one female.

Police say it was reported that one of the male suspects had a knife but no injuries were reported.

Waterloo regional police continue to investigate and want to hear from anyone who has relevant dash cam or surveillance video.

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