Thieves smashed the glass cases at Yang’s Jewellery in the Cambridge Centre Mall forcing shoppers to flee the area.

A witness who saw the robbery described a frantic scene after a loud bang at the jewelry store sent a crowd of shoppers running the area.

One mall employee on the scene said she saw one of the suspects holding what she believed to be a gun. She also said a security guard was able to stop one of the suspects. Police arrested the person.

Brad Hickey, communications officer for Waterloo Regional Police couldn’t confirm the presence of a firearm, but did confirm that no shots were fired.

Police also said they are investigating two separate robbery incidents; one in Cambridge and another in Waterloo.

In a social media post, WRPS said the public can expect an increased police

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