Hammer and bear spray used in Waterloo home invasion

A Waterloo Regional Police Service shoulder badge was photographed on July 7, 2025. (Dan Lauckner/CTV News)

A man from Hamilton is facing charges as part of a home invasion investigation in Waterloo.

Waterloo Regional Police Service officers were called to a home in the Stillmeadow Circle and Beechlawn Drive area on Sunday at 2:05 a.m.

Investigators said three masked males walked into the home and assaulted the homeowner with a hammer and bear spray. The suspects then took off.

The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

A police service dog was able to track down one of the suspects and an arrest was made.

A 54-year-old from Hamilton has been charged with robbery with a firearm, disguise with intent, break and enter and assault with a weapon.