WRPS investigate alleged robbery at Waterloo store
Waterloo Regional Police cruiser is seen in Kitchener in 2015. (CTV News)
The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) responded to a report of a commercial robbery in the area of University Avenue West and Phillip Street in Waterloo on Sunday.
Police said at around 6:30 p.m., four males went into the store, said they were armed and stole merchandise before fleeing.
No injuries were reported.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
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