WRPS make arrest after armed commercial robbery in Waterloo

Waterloo Regional Police have charged a male in connection with a commercial robbery in Waterloo.

On April 8, 2026, at approximately 2 p.m., police responded to a report of a robbery at a business in the area of Glen Forrest Blvd and Weber Street North.

A male suspect entered the business, brandished a firearm, and demanded cash before fleeing the store and getting into a waiting vehicle.

At approximately 3:30 p.m., officers located the suspect at a nearby residence and arrested him. A search warrant was completed at the residence and officers located and seized a black BB gun and recovered the cash stolen during the incident.

As a result of the investigation, a 30-year-old Waterloo male has been charged with:

• Robbery with a firearm
• Utter threats

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact WRPS’ Break and Enter, Auto Theft, and Robbery (BEAR) Unit at 519-570-9777, extension 8255.

Anonymous information can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.