Waterloo Regional Police (WRPS) shared more info about a case at the University of Waterloo (UW), after they found an inactive grenade on someone suspected of theft.
Police say officers were called to the main campus around 6 a. m. Tuesday to check out a theft report.
UW Special Constables noticed a guy riding a bike around campus that had been reported stolen before.
The UW constables arrested him, and during that, they found what police call an ‘inert grenade’, which led WRPS to get involved in the investigation.
Staff, students, and faculty got a message through the campus emergency alert system just before 8 a. m. about an “active investigation,” but it said there was no immediate danger to anyone. That warning was lifted less than an hour later.
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The man, 36 years old from Cambridge, has now been charged with two counts of possessing stolen goods under $5,000, having identity documents illegally, and carrying break-in tools.
Police want anyone who knows more to call investigators at 519-570-9777, extension 6399.
You can also give tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or visiting their website.
