Waterloo Regional Police are investigating an armed theft at a jewellery retailer inside Conestoga Mall.
Police acquired a number of calls in regards to the incident round 4:20 p.m. Wednesday.
Officers aren’t certain how many individuals have been concerned.
“What we can say is that multiple suspects entered the jewelry store,” mentioned Const. Chris Iden. “It’s believed that a weapon… a hammer, and we believe bear spray, were used in the process.”
Video, shared with , confirmed a number of folks taking merchandise at Raffi Jewellers.
Picture taken from viewer video of a jewellery retailer theft at Conestoga Mall in Waterloo.
There have been no accidents reported.
“We’re unaware at this time of what merchandise may have been taken, but the suspects did flee before police arrival,” Iden added.
A Waterloo Regional Police automotive exterior Conestoga Mall in Waterloo, Ont. on Dec. 18, 2024. (Colton Wiens/)
Police mentioned there have been no arrests they usually’re working to trace down the suspects.
Indicators have been put up at mall entrances saying that the constructing is closed till additional discover.
Closed signal at Conestoga Mall in Waterloo on Dec. 18, 2024. (Colton Wiens/)
Police will stay on scene by means of the night and are warning the general public that there could also be heavy site visitors in consequence.
An up to date is anticipated from police later Wednesday evening.
