NEWS RELEASE
WATERLOO REGIONAL POLICE
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Waterloo Regional Police Service's Break, Enter, and Vehicle Theft Team is issuing a warning to auto shops in Cambridge to take extra precautions after targeted break-ins to businesses in the last two weeks.
In one incident, on July 10, 2023 at approximately 3 a.m., an individual broke into an auto shop in the area of Industrial Road and Bishop Street North. Access to the business was gained by smashing a window and cash was stolen.
In another incident, on June 29, 2023 at around 3:20 a.m., police responded to an alarm at an auto shop on Eagle Street North. Through investigation, police determined that an individual had gained access to the business by cutting a fence and smashing a window. Cash was also stolen in this incident.
Police encourage businesses to contact police if they receive an alarm notification, secure their gates, and have good lighting and cameras installed.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-570-9777.
To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online.
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