Waterloo regional police are investigating the suspicious death of an eight-year-old and continue to look for a man, who is believed to be armed and dangerous, in Cambridge.
Emergency crews were called to a residence in the area of Townline and River Roads around 10 am Saturday, according to a news release.
Police say they found a dead eight-year-old boy once they arrived.
Officials tweeted just after noon that they were conducting a search in the area and were asking residents to stay inside.
Police also warned drivers to expect road closures and asked them to avoid the area.
Around 3 pm, police released a description of the man they were looking for.
He’s described as white, around 40-years-old, and 5’11 with blue eyes, a thin build, short blonde hair, and facial scruff, wearing brown khaki pants and possibly a dark army-style bucket hat.
Police say there are concerns for his safety.
There will continue to be a police presence in the area to investigate the circumstances that led to death. A post mortem will also take place.
Regional police are also using a drone in the area of Townline to help with the search.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Waterloo Regional Police Service.