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Waterloo police investigating after man reportedly flashes handgun at motorist

Waterloo police say the alleged incident happened at around 8:30 p.m. on Monday. Kevin Nielsen / Global News

Waterloo Regional Police are investigating after they say a person was sitting in their car in Waterloo on Monday night when a man reportedly approached the vehicle and flashed a handgun.

Police say the suspect then walked away without making any demand or asking for personal property.

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The alleged incident occurred at around 8:30 p.m. in a parking lot near the intersection of King Street North and University Avenue, police say.

The suspect is being described as a black man in his 20s who stands around six feet tall with a thin build and shoulder-length dreadlocks. He was wearing black clothing at the time of the alleged incident, according to police.

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Police are asking anyone with information to call 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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