Police investigate Monday night buy-and-sell robbery in Kitchener

Waterloo Regional Police say they are looking for a man in connection with a buy-and-sell robbery on Monday night in Kitchener.

A release from the service says officers were dispatched to the Kingsdale area of the city at around 8:10 p.m. after a robbery was reported.

When the officers arrived at Connaught and Munroe streets, they learned that a 20-year-old man was looking to complete a deal for a cellphone he was looking to sell on a buy-and-sell website.

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When the victim arrived at the meeting, he was assaulted by a stranger who took off with the cellphone.

The victim did not report any injuries in connection with the attack.

Police describe the suspect as having a slim build, standing around five feet eight inches to six feet one inch tall and looking around 20 years of age. He was reported to be wearing a black jacket, black pants and a black bandana.

The service says officers are continuing to investigate and is asking anyone with information to call 519-570-9777.