Police make arrest after back-to-back robbery, theft incidents in Kitchener
Posted Jul 13, 2026 01:27:20 PM.
Last Updated Jul 14, 2026 12:07:43 PM.
Police have made an arrest following a reported robbery in Kitchener and the suspect allegedly committed another crime before he was put in handcuffs.
Officers responded to the Strasburg Road and Ottawa Street South intersection shortly after 10 p.m. on July 12 due to a robbery incident at a bus stop.
A victim told police they were approached by an unknown man who had a knife and demanded they hand over their belongings.
The victim was not injured in the interaction, and none of their property was taken. The suspect left the area shortly afterward.
About 35 minutes later, police arrested a man on Ottawa Street South and said he had stolen various items from a nearby store before he was found.
A 26-year-old has been charged with robbery and theft under $5,000 relating to the two incidents.
Anyone with further information on the investigation is asked to contact the Waterloo Regional Police Service at 519 570 9777, ext. 4497.
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