Arson incident involving Cambridge business under investigation

File photo of a Waterloo Regional Police vehicle. (Mark Douglas/CityNews Kitchener)

By CityNews Kitchener Staff

Posted Apr 17, 2026 04:51:08 PM.

Last Updated Apr 20, 2026 11:34:38 AM.

Police are investigating an arson incident involving a Cambridge business.

The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) was called this week about suspicious damage at a commercial property in the George Street North area.

Property belonging to the business was found partially burned and submerged in the Grand River.

It’s believed the arson happened sometime overnight Tuesday or Wednesday.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact WRPS or Crime Stoppers.

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