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Waterloo police officer injured after stolen Cadillac rams cruiser in getaway

Waterloo Regional Police Service cruisers behind the Kitchener station. Nick Westoll / File / Global News

A Waterloo Regional Police officer was injured after a cruiser was rammed by a stolen Cadillac in Cambridge on Wednesday morning.

Police say the officer noticed the Cadillac on Cambridge Street, near Thorne Street, in Galt at around 11:20 a.m. When the officer attempted to pull over the vehicle, the driver intentionally rammed into the cruiser.

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The officer was left with minor injuries as the suspect drove off.

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Soon after, police said, they were called about a single-vehicle collision involving the Cadillac at the intersection of Cambridge and Brook streets. A man was reportedly seen fleeing the scene.

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The suspect is described as white, 5’10 to 6′ tall with a medium build. He was wearing blue jeans and a blue-grey striped sweater.

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Anyone with any information or who witnessed either event is asked to call 519-570-9777 ext. 2299 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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