Youth charged following fireworks theft in Cambridge

Fireworks theft at Cambridge business

According to an article published on 19 May 2026 by Ctvnewsca, a youth has been charged following a theft at a fireworks retailer in Cambridge. Waterloo Regional Police reported that officers were called to a business near Hespeler Road and Sheldon Drive on Friday at approximately 6:50 p.m. following reports of a theft.

Ctvnewsca reports that a large group of youths entered the premises and were observed taking a quantity of fireworks before fleeing the scene. While three suspects were initially seen leaving on foot, police later located one individual during proactive patrols in downtown Kitchener on Sunday. A male youth was subsequently arrested and charged with theft under $5,000. In accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the age of the accused has not been released. The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

Business owners are encouraged to maintain robust inventory management systems and ensure high-value merchandise is stored in secure, restricted-access areas.

Source : Ctvnewsca