Police investigating buy-and-sell robbery in Cambridge

An image shows a Waterloo Regional Police Service cruiser. (Erin Anderson/CityNews)

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted Oct 30, 2025 02:40:26 PM.

Last Updated Oct 30, 2025 02:50:28 PM.

Waterloo regional police are investigating a buy-and-sell robbery in Cambridge.

It happened Wednesday night around 8:30 p.m. at a residence in the Linden Drive area.

According to police, three men and one seller met to buy items listed for sale on a buy-and-sell website.

When the three buyers attempted to leave without paying, they were confronted by the seller, who was then assaulted by one of the men.

The seller suffered minor injuries.

All three suspects are described a black, ranging from 17 to 20 years old with thin and medium builds, and two have dreadlocks.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777, extension 2299.

Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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