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Van full of people attempt armed robbery on pedestrian in Cambridge: police

A Waterloo Regional Police Cruiser. Ahmad Fareed Khan / Global News

A person was walking down the road in Cambridge when a car full of people pulled up and attempted to rob the victim with a gun, according to Waterloo Regional Police.

Police say that once the vehicle pulled up alongside and one of the four occupants flashed the gun, the victim fled on foot to safety.

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The suspects, who were said to be driving a dark blue or black, loud, early 2000s Toyota van, failed to get any personal property from the victim.

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There were no injuries reported to police as a result of the incident.

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The incident occurred near Southwood and Wedgewood drives at around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday night.

Police say the incident remains under investigation and anyone with information can call 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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