Waterloo regional police have laid charges against a Waterloo man as part of an investigation into an armed robbery in the city.
It was around 2 p.m. Wednesday when officers were called to an armed robbery at a gas station near the Glen Forrest Boulevard and Weber Street North part of Waterloo.
Police said that a man entered the business, pulled out a firearm and demanded cash before fleeing the store in a vehicle that was waiting outside.
No one was physically harmed during the incident.
Just over an hour later at 3:30 p.m., police managed to locate a suspect at a nearby residence, placing him under arrest.
Officials also executed a search warrant of the home and located a black BB gun, as well as the cash that the suspect allegedly stole during the incident.
A 30-year-old Waterloo man now faces charges of robbery with a firearm and utter threats.
The investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777, extension 8255.
Anonymous tips can also be provided through Crime Stoppers, either online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.
