Key Takeaways
- Police arrested a 19-year-old Waterloo female after a brief foot pursuit in Breslau.
- Police say a knife was seized following an alleged attempted robbery and attempted vehicle theft.
- A second suspect remains outstanding, and police are seeking video footage from the area.
A meeting that turned into a robbery
Waterloo Regional Police have arrested a female following an attempted robbery and attempted vehicle theft in Woolwich Township.
On October 24, 2026, at approximately 11:25 a.m., police responded to the area of Fireside Drive and Starlight Avenue in Breslau for a report of a robbery in progress.
The investigation determined that two female suspects had arranged to meet with a male. After entering the male's vehicle, one of the females produced an edged weapon. The victim, a 35-year-old male, was able to exit the vehicle and contact police.
A brief foot pursuit
Upon police arrival, the suspects fled on foot. One suspect, a 19-year-old Waterloo female, was arrested following a brief foot pursuit.
Police recovered and seized a knife.
Seven charges, one suspect outstanding
The female has been charged with attempt robbery, attempt motor vehicle theft, assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a Schedule I substance, and possession for the purpose of trafficking a Schedule I substance.
The accused was held in police custody for a bail hearing. The charges have not been proven in court.
The second suspect remains outstanding. She was last seen fleeing on foot in the area of Starlight Avenue and Andover Drive.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has dash camera, security camera or cellphone footage from between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on October 24, is asked to contact the Break and Enter, Auto Theft, and Robbery Unit at 519-570-9777, extension 8255.
The Twikup Take
The victim getting out of the car and calling police is what turned this from a robbery into an arrest. The loose end is the second suspect — and police are still asking the neighbourhood's cameras for help.
Photo: ConnorBeebe / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) — A new Waterloo Regional Police car (2013 Ford Taurus). (File photo, not the incident.)