Police investigating pharmacy robbery in Waterloo (update)
Posted Nov 25, 2022 08:30:00 PM.
Waterloo Regional Police continue to investigate – following an armed robbery in Waterloo.
According to regional police, that robbery occurred on Friday afternoon around 2:15 p.m. at a pharmacy in the Erb Street and Amos Avenue area.
It's reported that three men entered the pharmacy, brandishing a firearm and demanding cash and narcotics from staff.
The involved suspects are said to have fled the scene in a vehicle – a small black 4-door Chevrolet sedan. Police said that vehicle was last seen heading south on Fischer-Hallman Road from Erb Street West.
Those suspects are described as being Black men, last seen wearing surgical masks and blue nitrile gloves.
Police have warned of an increased police presence in the area as they continue to investigate.
A police spokesperson confirmed there were no reports of injuries.
Anyone with information that could assist police in their investigation is asked to contact them or Crime Stoppers.
In the area of Erb Street West and Amos Avenue for reports of a robbery at a pharmacy.
A firearm was brandished during the incident before the suspects fled in a vehicle.
There will be an increased police presence in the area.
More information to follow.
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— Waterloo Regional Police (@WRPSToday) November 25, 2022