Police say imitation guns used during early-morning motel break-in attempt
Waterloo Regional Police have charged three men following an attempted break and enter at a motel in Kitchener shortly after midnight on Tuesday. Investigators say the suspects were believed to be armed when witnesses reported seeing a man with a gun in the Victoria Street North area.
Police later determined the firearm seen by the public was an imitation firearm. Officers say three suspects attempted to force entry into a motel but were unsuccessful and left in a rideshare vehicle before being detained by police.
- Three imitation firearms were located and seized during the investigation.
- Two of the accused are from Kitchener (ages 31 and 40); the third is a 22-year-old from Toronto.
- Charges include attempted break and enter and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, along with other counts, police say.
"Anyone with information is still being asked to contact police."
Police have not released the exact motel name or the specific intersection where the weapon was first reported. They also did not provide a detailed list of all charges laid beyond those publicly noted.
The arrests follow a swift investigation that led officers to the vehicle the suspects used to leave the scene. Authorities say the imitation firearms found in the probe were seized as evidence. No injuries have been reported in connection with the incident.
Residents who witnessed the event or who have security camera footage from the Victoria Street North area overnight are being encouraged to contact Waterloo Regional Police to assist with the ongoing investigation. Non-emergency information can typically be provided through the regional police service's public reporting channels.
| Accused | Residence | Age | Reported charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Person 1 | Kitchener | 31 | Attempted break and enter; possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose (and other counts) |
| Person 2 | Kitchener | 40 | Attempted break and enter; possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose (and other counts) |
| Person 3 | Toronto | 22 | Attempted break and enter; possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose (and other counts) |
As the matter proceeds through the criminal justice system, further details may be released by police or Crown counsel. For now, officers continue to seek information that could clarify the circumstances of the attempted break and enter and the role of the three accused.
