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Victim injured during robbery at buy-and-sell meeting in Waterloo: police

A Waterloo Regional Police cruiser. Kevin Nielsen / Global News File

Waterloo Regional Police say a person was left injured on Monday after being robbed during a meetup arranged on a buy-and-sell website.

Police say the meeting was arranged with a man for around 3:30 p.m. near Davenport Road and Hallmark Drive in Waterloo.

They say that once the suspect and victim met, the suspect attacked and made off with the victim’s personal possessions.

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The suspect fled the scene on foot, police said.

The victim was left with non-threatening injuries as a result of the attack.

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Police say the suspect has a slim build is around 18 years of age. He was said to be dressed in a red, hooded sweatshirt, grey pants and a black face mask.

Police say anyone with information can call 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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