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Waterloo regional police arrest Toronto man in connection to series of car jackings

The Waterloo Regional Police Service sign. (CTV Kitchener) The Waterloo Regional Police Service sign. (CTV Kitchener)
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A Toronto man has been arrested and charged as part of a Waterloo regional police investigation into four armed car jackings.

Officers executed a search warrant at a Toronto home on Thursday as part of an investigation that began in March.

A 24-year-old man was arrested and charged with two counts of robbery, two counts of attempted robbery, conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, possession over $5,000, and possession under $5,000.

The man was transported back to Waterloo region and is being held for a bail hearing.

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