Knife pulled on employee in Cambridge shoplifting incident: police
Waterloo Regional Police responded to a store near Pinebush Road and Hespeler Road around 1 p.m. Sunday after receiving reports of a man brandishing a weapon.
Investigators say the man had stolen merchandise and was being escorted from the business when he allegedly pulled out a knife and threatened a staff member.
The suspect was arrested nearby without incident. No physical injuries were reported.
The man is charged with robbery and uttering threats to cause death. He was held in custody for a bail hearing.
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