Police Crack Down on Cambridge Store Thefts

0:00Waterloo Regional Police just wrapped up a major crackdown on store thefts in Cambridge, hitting these hard with 75 criminal charges from 37 investigated cases. They zeroed in on the Hesbola Road and Franklin Boulevard areas during February and March, targeting shops getting hit repeatedly. That means 57 charges straight up for theft, plus 18 more under the criminal code that popped up along the way, showing how these, probes dud deeper. 17 of those thefts came from repeat offenders, and two might link back to organized crime groups raising the stakes for local businesses and residents. Police are keeping the pressure on to keep retail spots safe, proving they're not letting small crimes slide into bigger problems. Canada News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters.