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CBC
2 days ago
- CBC
Inert grenade found after alleged bike thief stopped on University of Waterloo campus
Police have recovered an inert grenade after a man allegedly riding a stolen bicycle was stopped on the University of Waterloo (UW) campus on Tuesday morning. Police were called to the school around 6 a.m. after members of UW's Special Constable Service saw a man riding a bike on campus that had been reported stolen. The inert grenade was found when the constables were arresting the man, police said. According to Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS), an inert grenade is empty and doesn't contain explosive material. It can mimic a live grenade by producing a popping sound and it is used during training and demonstration purposes. When WRPS arrived on scene, the university sent a notice via texts and on their website to staff and students informing them that police were on campus for an active investigation. "The campus remains open," the notice had read in part. "If you're on campus, follow instructions from the authorities." Once police completed their investigation, they determined there were no public safety concerns. Staff and students were updated through UW's notification system letting them know that "the campus remains open for normal activities following the investigation." Police have charged a 36-year-old man from Cambridge with: Possession of stolen goods under $5,000 (two counts). Possession of identity documents. Possession of break and enter tools. Anyone with information is being asked to call police.
CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
Male and female wanted for Uptown Waterloo assault
An officer with the Waterloo Regional Police Service. (Courtesy: WRPS) Waterloo Regional Police say two people were assaulted in Uptown Waterloo on Sunday. It happened around 2:15 a.m. near King Street North and Princess Street. Police said the male victims were approached by two strangers, one male and the other female. 'A physical altercation ensued during which the suspects attempted to harm the victims with a knife,' they explained in a media release on Monday. No serious injuries were reported and the suspects fled the area on foot. Police said their search continues for the male and female involved in the incident. Anyone who witnessed the assault, or has surveillance video of the area, is asked to contact investigators at 519-579-9777, ext. 6399, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
CTV News
4 days ago
- CTV News
Armed robbery reported at Kitchener gas station
Waterloo Regional Police want to identify this man as part of their investigation into a gas station robbery in Kitchener. (Source: WRPS) Waterloo Regional Police are investigating an armed robbery at a Kitchener gas station. On Sunday, around 1:10 a.m., officers were called to the business on Highland Road West near Fischer-Hallman Road. Police said a male entered the store, armed with both a gun and a knife. He reportedly demanded cash from the employee before fleeing the store. No one was hurt. The photo of a person, investigators are trying to identify, was released to the public on Monday. It shows an individual wearing dark sunglasses, white shirt and crossbody bag. Anyone with information is asked to contact the WRPS Robbery Unit at 519-570-9777, ext. 8255.
CTV News
4 days ago
- CTV News
Police seek tips in Kitchener voyeurism incident
Waterloo Regional Police are trying to identify this person as part of a voyeurism investigation. (Source: WRPS) Waterloo Regional Police are looking for the person who was seen recording inside a fitting room at a Kitchener store on July 9. It happened around 3:55 p.m., as the victim was changing clothes in a private room at the Kingsway Drive business. Three images were released Monday of a person police wanted to identify and speak to as part of their investigation. voyeurism voyeur kitchener kingsway store Waterloo Regional Police are trying to identify this person as part of a voyeurism investigation. (Source: WRPS) The man had short dark hair and wore a white t-shirt. Anyone who can identify the individual is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777, ext. 6399. Anonymous tips can also be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
CTV News
5 days ago
- CTV News
Two people hurt in Waterloo stabbing
An officer with the Waterloo Regional Police Service. (Courtesy: WRPS) Waterloo Regional Police are investigating after two people were stabbed in Uptown Waterloo. According to a post on social media, it happened near King Street and Princess Street early Sunday morning. Two people were taken to hospital with unspecified injuries. Police said they believe the stabbing was a targeted incident. They did not share any further details about a suspect, arrest or any possible charges. Anyone who witnessed the stabbing, or has video of the area at the time of the incident, is asked to contact investigators at 519-579-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
