Rideshare seriously injured, passenger hurt in Uptown Waterloo assault

Regional police are now searching for five suspects after an assault incident in Uptown Waterloo that saw two people hurt, one of them sustaining serious injuries.

It was just after 1 a.m. on Oct. 3 when police responded to reports of an assault in the area of Regina Street North and Erb Street East.

Their investigation determined that a rideshare driver and their passenger were assaulted by a group of men. During the assault, the driver of the rideshare vehicle sustained serious physical injuries.

Police have since released dash camera footage from the event, and are hoping for the public’s assistance in identifying five male suspects.

• A white male with a medium build, dark curly hair. Last seen wearing a Toronto Blue Jays baseball hat with a light grey or white hoodie or long-sleeved shirt, blue jeans and white shoes.
• A white male with dark facial hair, wearing a two-tone baseball cap, a dark-coloured shirt, light-coloured pants and white shoes.
• A white male with a thin build, wearing a red-brimmed or two-tone baseball cap, blue jeans and black shoes with white soles. Police say this suspect was wearing a white shirt that was later removed, showing a full sleeve tattoo on his right arm.
• A white male with a medium build and dark hair, wearing a black baseball hat, a grey or white hoodie, black jeans with white writing on the front and down both legs, and black shoes
• A white male with a medium build wearing a black baseball hat, a black long-sleeved shirt, black pants and black shoes.

The investigation is still ongoing – anyone with information has been asked to contact police at 519-570-9777, extension 4458.