A 19-year-old Waterloo woman is in custody and a female remains outstanding following a reported robbery involving a knife in Woolwich Township. Waterloo Regional Police said they responded to the incident in the area of Fireside Drive and Starlight Avenue around noon Saturday. The victim, a 35-year-old male, told officers he had agreed to meet two women. Once they entered his vehicle, they held the man at knifepoint. The victim was then able to escape and contact police. A knife was recovered and no physical injuries had been reported. Police said there would be an increased police presence in the area as the investigation continues. The accused has been charged with: The second suspect, who remains outstanding, was described as a female who was last seen fleeing on foot near Starlight Avenue and Andover Drive. “The Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Break and Enter, Auto Theft, and Robbery (BEAR) Unit is continuing to investigate and is seeking to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have dash camera, security camera, or cellphone footage from the area between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on October 24, 2026,” police said in a media release. Anyone with information are urged to contact police at 519-570-9777, extension 8255.
