Three robberies under investigation in Kitchener

Waterloo Regional Police are investigating three separate robberies in Kitchener.

Waterloo Regional Police are investigating three separate robberies in Kitchener. They said a weapon was used in at least two of the incidents. On Saturday, around 2:20 a.m., the first victim was walking in the area of Weber Street East and Kinzie Avenue when a female came up to them.

Police said she was carrying a gun. “The suspect assaulted the victim and stole their personal belongings before fleeing the area on foot,” a media release said. The female was only described as wearing a white hoodie.

The second robbery happened Saturday, just after 10 p.m., in the area of Strasburg Road and Ottawa Street South. “The victim was waiting at a bus stop when an unknown male suspect approached, brandished a knife, and demanded their belongings,” police said, adding that nothing was taken and the victim was not hurt. The suspect was arrested less than an hour later on Ottawa Street South.

“The investigation determined that shortly before his arrest, the suspect had attended a nearby store and had stolen various items,” said police. The 26-year-old was charged with robbery and theft under $5,000. A third robbery was reported at a business on King Street North, near University Avenue, on Monday.

Around 3 a.m., two males were trying to steal merchandise when they were confronted by an employee. “One of the suspects then assaulted the victim before both suspects fled the store with the stolen merchandise,” police said. Anyone with information that can help with any of these investigations is asked to contact Waterloo Regional Police Service at 519‐570‐9777.