Press Release: Waterloo Regional Police Service, May 18, 2026
Waterloo Regional Police have arrested a youth male in connection with a fireworks theft investigation in Cambridge.
On May 15, 2026, at approximately 6:50 p.m., police received a report of a theft at a business in the area of Hespeler Road and Sheldon Drive.
A large group of youths entered the business and were observed taking a quantity of fireworks before fleeing the area.
Three suspects were seen leaving on foot.
On May 18, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers conducting proactive patrol in the downtown Kitchener area located one of the suspects.
A youth male has been arrested and charged for Theft Under $5,000.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Waterloo Regional Police Service at 519-570-9777.
Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
WRPS has arrested a youth in connection with a fireworks theft that occurred on May 15 near Hespeler Road and Sheldon Drive in Cambridge.
— Waterloo Regional Police (@WRPSToday) May 18, 2026
A group of youths entered a business and stole a quantity of fireworks before fleeing. One suspect was later located in downtown Kitchener… pic.twitter.com/D5bosNBSiR
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