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Waterloo Area, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police have situated and arrested a wished male in connection to a a kidnapping incident in Wellesley.
Mr. Sherk was situated within the Niagara Area by a member of the general public who acknowledged him from the WRPS media releases.
With the help of the Niagara Regional Police, Mr. Sherk was situated and positioned below arrest.
Mr. Sherk is being charged with making an attempt kidnapping and assault with a weapon.
The accused is at the moment being held for a bail listening to.
WRPS would love thank members of the general public for his or her help on this investigation.
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Waterloo Area, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are in search of a wished male on kidnapping charges after a feminine was assaulted in Wellesley Township.
On August 13, 2024, at roughly 11:30 a.m., a male, armed with a knife, attended a property within the space of Hessen Strasse and Greenwood Street and tried to pressure an grownup feminine right into a car. The feminine managed to flee, and the male fled in a car. The car was later recovered deserted.
Police have recognized the male suspect as David Sherk, 50, of Paris.
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Mr. Sherk is at the moment wished on charges of Kidnapping and Assault with a Weapon.
He’s thought of armed and harmful. If seen, please don’t method him however name 9-1-1 instantly.
Anybody with details about the whereabouts of Mr. Sherk is inspired to contact police at 519-570-9777, extension 8191. Nameless info could be offered to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or on-line at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
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Waterloo Area, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police are persevering with to seek for an unknown male who assaulted a feminine in Wellesley Township.
On August 13, 2024, at roughly 11:30 a.m., police responded to the world of Hessen Strasse and Greenwood Street for stories of an tried theft.
A feminine was approached by an unknown male at her residence. The male assaulted the feminine and brandished a knife in the direction of her. Native bystanders noticed the incident and intervened. The male left the scene previous to police arrival.
There have been no stories of any bodily accidents.
The car was situated by police, and it was believed the male suspect fled by foot right into a wooded space.
WRPS’ Emergency Response Staff, Canine Staff, Patrol, and York Regional Police (YRP) attended the world to seek for the suspect. WRPS’ remotely piloted car (RPV) and YRP’s helicopter had been deployed to help within the search.
As a consequence of issues for public security, a maintain and safe was issued for the world.
The world was contained for roughly 5 hours whereas officers cleared the world.
From the search, it was decided the suspect was now not within the space and police lifted the maintain and safe.
The investigation stays ongoing. Anybody with info is requested to contact police at 519-570-9777.
Nameless ideas could be offered to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or on-line at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
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