Waterloo Regional Police Locate Female After AMBER Alert is Issued

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Waterloo Area, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police have charged a Waterloo male after an abduction in Kitchener.

On August 5, 2024, at roughly 5:30 p.m., police responded to a residence within the space of Strasburg Highway and Rush Meadow Avenue for a report of a break-and-enter and a lacking 14-year-old feminine.

An AMBER Alert was issued, and the 14-year-old was subsequently situated in Simcoe County by the Ontario Provincial Police.

WRPS’ Main Crime Unit has charged a 36-year-old Waterloo male with the next offences:

• Kidnapping whereas utilizing Firearm
• Break, Enter a dwelling home with intent to commit an indictable offence

The sufferer and the accused are identified to 1 one other.

The investigation stays ongoing, and extra costs are anticipated.

The accused stays in custody, pending a bail listening to.

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Waterloo Area, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police have situated a lacking feminine after issuing an AMBER Alert.

On August 5, 2024, at roughly 5:30 p.m., police responded to a residence within the space of Strasburg Highway and Rush Meadow Avenue in Kitchener for stories of a break-and-enter and a lacking individual.

Consequently, WRPS issued an AMBER Alert in efforts to find the lacking 14-year-old.

At 8 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police safely situated the feminine out-of-region.

A male has been positioned beneath arrest and costs are anticipated.

The investigation stays ongoing.  

Anybody with data is requested to contact police at 519-570-9777.

Nameless suggestions may be offered to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or on-line at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.

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Waterloo Regional Police Service
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519-570-9777 (WRPS) ext. 8188
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