A 17-year-old youth has been arrested in connection with a fire on Ezra Avenue on Labour Day, Waterloo Regional Police say.
The teen has been charged with arson, damage to property and one count of mischief under $5,000.
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On Sept. 9, police say they were called to Ezra Avenue near Clayfield Avenue for a report of a large unsanctioned street gathering at around 10 p.m.
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In the midst of the crowd, police say furniture was lit on fire. It was extinguished by the Waterloo Fire Department.
There were no injuries reported as a result of the fire.
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Police say the incident remains under investigation and are asking witnesses to call 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Ezra Avenue has become synonymous with unsanctioned street gatherings as many students from Wilfrid Laurier University reside in the area.
Last March, a crowd of more than 30,000 people flooded area streets to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.