Police investigating after man sprayed with substance in Cambridge

Photo of woman WRPS wish to identify connected to August 10 weapons incident in Cambridge. (Courtesy of WRPS)

By Marshall Crocker

Posted Aug 10, 2026 11:47:32 AM.

Last Updated Aug 10, 2026 11:56:58 AM.

Waterloo regional police say they are investigating reports of a man being sprayed with a noxious substance by an unknown woman in Cambridge late Sunday.

Around 9:15 p.m., officers responded to reports that a man had been sprayed by a woman with an unidentified harmful substance. The encounter took place near Glebe and St Andrews streets, just west of the Grand River.

The man was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, and the woman who had sprayed the substance left the area before officers could arrive.

WRPS have requested the help of the public to identify the woman pictured below, who is believed to be connected to the incident.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Waterloo Regional Police at 519-570-9777, extension 2299.

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