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Pot shops, jewelry store in Uptown Waterloo burgled, police say

Waterloo Regional Police are looking for three men after pot shops and a jewelry store were broken into in Uptown Waterloo early Thursday morning. Waterloo Regional Police

Waterloo Regional Police say a pot shop and a jewelry store were broken into in Uptown Waterloo early Thursday.

According to police, the thieves began their crime spree by attempting to break into a cannabis store at King and Erb streets at 4:05 a.m.

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After their attempt failed at the first pot shop, police say they moved on to a second, where they successfully broke in and took cash and merchandise.

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Thirty minutes later, the thieves moved to a jewelry store near the same intersection where they made off with items from the store.

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Police have released pictures of the three men they believe were involved in all three break-ins.

They are asking anyone with information to call 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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