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Police looking for 4 people after armed assault in Waterloo

File photo. (Erin Anderson/CityNews Kitchener)

By Mark Douglas

Posted Feb 27, 2025 11:15:51 AM.

Last Updated Feb 27, 2025 11:15:57 AM.

It was four against one, in an alleged armed assault in Waterloo.

Waterloo Regional Police Service got the call around 7:30, Wednesday night, about an attack near Erb Street West and Caroline Street South.

Police say the male victim was walking, when four suspects came up to him.

There was a confrontation, and the victim suffered multiple injuries from what police describe as an edged weapon.

He was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The suspects had fled by the time officers arrived.

There are no suspect descriptions from police at this time.

Witnesses are urged to contact police at 519-570-9777, or reach out anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or by visiting www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.

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