Brazen Daytime Robbery Leads to Charges Against Five Men in Cambridge, Ont.

A brazen daytime robbery that saw members of the Hells Angels steal the vests of members of a rival motorcycle gang in downtown Cambridge, Ont., has resulted in charges against five men, according to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

Det. Insp. Scott Wade described the incident as a violent robbery that took place on September 21 at 1 p.m. He emphasized that this was not a clash between motorcycle enthusiasts, but rather criminal members of biker gangs meeting in a public place where families and children were present.

Following the robbery, OPP collaborated with the Waterloo Regional Police Service to conduct an investigation, which led to the arrest of four men. A fifth suspect remains at large.

During the investigation, four search warrants were executed, resulting in the seizure of:

• 17 firearms
• A prohibited device known as a “get back whip”
• Ammunition and magazines
• Multiple cellphones
• Two possession and acquisition licences belonging to Hells Angels members
• Three Hells Angels vests
• A quantity of unidentified pills
• Stolen property

The five individuals involved in the robbery are facing a total of 14 charges. They are:

• A 34-year-old man from Seaforth with charges including robbery, possession of stolen property, theft under $5,000, contravention of storage regulations, and unauthorized possession of a weapon
• A 39-year-old man from Kitchener with charges including robbery and possession of stolen property
• A 38-year-old man from Cambridge with charges including robbery, possession of stolen property, and theft under $5,000
• A 36-year-old man from Whitby with charges including robbery and disguise with intent
• A 29-year-old man from Northumberland County who is currently at large and faces a charge of robbery

Det. Insp. Wade expressed concern over the violence displayed during the robbery, particularly in a public setting. He highlighted the distinction between motorcycle enthusiasts and individuals involved in organized crime, stressing that not all motorcycle groups engage in criminal activities.

Despite the prevalence of motorcycle gang activity across the province, law enforcement agencies are actively collaborating to combat criminal behavior. Wade mentioned that outlaw motorcycle gangs operate from Thunder Bay to Ottawa and Ottawa to Windsor, with their numbers on the rise.

He concluded by emphasizing the ongoing efforts of police services in investigating and dismantling criminal motorcycle gangs, stating, “We investigate outlaw motorcycle gangs and we’re constantly working, collaborating, sharing, and improving our investigative tactics.”