18-year-old charged for armed robbery and attempted robbery in Cambridge

File photo of a Waterloo Regional Police vehicle. (Sidra Jafri/CTV News)

Waterloo Regional Police say an 18-year-old has been arrested following an armed robbery and attempted robbery in Cambridge.

On Wednesday, just before 9 p.m., a male walked into an unnamed store at Pinebush Road and Franklin Boulevard.

An employee said he purchased items and then demanded a refund.

When the employee refused, the male pulled out a gun.

Police said the employee found a safe place to hide and called 911.

The suspect then went to another business where he smashed display cases and stole several BB guns.

Police said no one was hurt in either incident.

Officers found the man Thursday morning inside a parked vehicle at Holiday Inn Drive and Schiedel Court.

The 18-year-old was arrested and charged with theft under $5,000, attempted robbery with a firearm, two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and robbery with a firearm.