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Porch pirate pulls knife on homeowner in Preston: police

Police are investigating the incident that happened Wednesday
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FILE PHOTO - Waterloo Regional Police Service.

NEWS RELEASE
WATERLOO REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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Waterloo Regional Police are investigating reports of stolen packages from residences in the Preston area of Cambridge. 

On Feb. 9, 2022, at approximately 5:05 p.m., police were called to a residence in the area of Concession Road and Langs Drive after the victim reported they confronted a female and a male who stole a package from their home. When the victim confronted the individuals, the male brandished a knife. The suspects fled the area, with the female pulling a red wagon. 

There were no physical injuries reported as a result of the incident. 

While police were investigating, other residents advised that their packages were also stolen from their porches. 

Police recovered some of the packages and the red wagon the female was using in the playground of William G. Davis Public School. The items were returned to their owners. 

The investigation is ongoing. 

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. 

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