Firework thrown from truck in early morning Waterloo assault
Waterloo Regional Police are investigating after a firework was thrown from a moving truck at a person sitting on a bench in Uptown Waterloo.
The incident happened around 2:40 a.m. Sunday near King Street South and Willis Way.
Police say a lit firework was tossed from the front passenger seat of a black pickup truck and landed on the victim's lap. The vehicle did not stop and was last seen heading toward the Uptown core.
The suspect is described as a white male wearing a white hat and black t-shirt. He was sitting in the front passenger seat.
No injuries were reported and police say the firework did not go off.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information to call 519-570-9777 ext. 6399.
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