Police presence in Waterloo neighbourhood linked to ongoing investigation

A Waterloo Regional Police vehicle.

Waterloo Regional Police say there was an increased presence in a Waterloo neighbourhood as part of an ongoing investigation.

Police said officers were in the area of Village on the Green and Marshall Street Saturday afternoon.

“While responding to a call for service, an individual threatened an officer with a knife,” Const. Melissa Quarrie stated in an email to CTV News. “The officer was outside at the time and the individual inside. The individual is contained in residence and our Emergency Response Unit is on scene.”

Police asked the public to avoid the area.

No further information has been provided at this time.