Investigation leads to increased police presence in Kitchener

A police cruiser and ambulance could be seen on Walnut Street in Kitchener on Oct. 19, 2023. (CTV News/Dan Lauckner)

Waterloo regional police say there will be an increased police presence Thursday, in the area of Walnut Street and Cherry Street, for an investigation.

According to a social media post sent out around 10:30 a.m., police said to avoid the area.

Police said there is no public safety concern, but did not reveal the nature of the investigation.

After 11 a.m., a police cruiser and ambulance could be seen in a driveway on Walnut Street.

Before noon, a command post appeared to be set up near Walnut Street.

This story will be updated.