$3,000 worth of vape products taken in Kitchener robbery: Police

UPDATE: Waterloo Regional Police say they have arrested a youth in connection to this case. The photo has been removed as a youth has been charged.

Waterloo Regional Police have released images of three suspects who allegedly made off with thousands of dollars worth of vape products during a robbery in Kitchener.

On Tuesday at around 6 p.m., three men entered into a store near Victoria and Strange streets.

One of the trio was armed with a knife, according to police, who say the suspects then demanded that the staff turn over vape products.

Police say the bandits then made off with $3,000 worth of vape products.

They said all three men were in their late teens to early 20s.

One man was said to be wearing a white balaclava, black headphones around his neck, a grey sweater, red underwear and blue jeans.

A second man was described as being dressed in a black jacket, black toque, a skull face mask, black jacket and black pants.

Police described the third man as being heavy set. He was said to be clothed in a grey baseball cap, a blue “Browning” brand hoodie, black pants, and black shoes.