By Lucas Casaletto
Posted May 16, 2022, 5:14PM EDT.
Last Updated May 16, 2022, 5:22PM EDT.
Waterloo police are looking for a missing man in the investigation of an 8-year-old child found dead in Cambridge over the weekend.
The Waterloo Regional Police Service says officers were called to a residence around 10 a.m. on Saturday. Upon arrival, they found a dead 8-year-old boy.
A cause of death has yet to be determined.
Police have identified a missing man who may have information to assist investigators. Curtis Hesselink, 41, of Cambridge, is known to the child, and there are concerns for his wellbeing and safety, police said in a news release. No relation was released or made clear.
He’s described as standing approximately 5-foot-11, with blue eyes, a thin build, short blonde hair, and facial scruff. Hesselink was last seen wearing brown khaki pants and possibly wearing a blue or black army-style bucket hat.
Curtis Hesselink, 41, from Cambridge, is known to the child, and there are concerns for his wellbeing and safety. Photo: Waterloo police.
Investigators urge the public not to approach Hesselink and call 9-1-1 immediately if seen. Officers are actively searching the area of Townline Road and River Road in Cambridge for Hesselink, including a nearby property.
“The tragic death of an 8-year-old, especially under unclear circumstances, raises many concerns for our community,” said Bryan Larkin, Chief of Police.
“I want to reassure Cambridge residents and the broader Waterloo Region community that we have dedicated investigators working around the clock to determine exactly what took place and locate Mr. Hesselink safely.”
On Monday, a spokesperson for the Waterloo Regional Police Service said initial information indicated “concerns relating to firearms.” Still, police said it has since been determined that there is no current threat to public safety.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Waterloo police.
Posted May 16, 2022, 5:14PM EDT.
Last Updated May 16, 2022, 5:22PM EDT.
Waterloo police are looking for a missing man in the investigation of an 8-year-old child found dead in Cambridge over the weekend.
The Waterloo Regional Police Service says officers were called to a residence around 10 a.m. on Saturday. Upon arrival, they found a dead 8-year-old boy.
A cause of death has yet to be determined.
Police have identified a missing man who may have information to assist investigators. Curtis Hesselink, 41, of Cambridge, is known to the child, and there are concerns for his wellbeing and safety, police said in a news release. No relation was released or made clear.
He’s described as standing approximately 5-foot-11, with blue eyes, a thin build, short blonde hair, and facial scruff. Hesselink was last seen wearing brown khaki pants and possibly wearing a blue or black army-style bucket hat.
Investigators urge the public not to approach Hesselink and call 9-1-1 immediately if seen. Officers are actively searching the area of Townline Road and River Road in Cambridge for Hesselink, including a nearby property.
“The tragic death of an 8-year-old, especially under unclear circumstances, raises many concerns for our community,” said Bryan Larkin, Chief of Police.
“I want to reassure Cambridge residents and the broader Waterloo Region community that we have dedicated investigators working around the clock to determine exactly what took place and locate Mr. Hesselink safely.”
On Monday, a spokesperson for the Waterloo Regional Police Service said initial information indicated “concerns relating to firearms.” Still, police said it has since been determined that there is no current threat to public safety.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Waterloo police.
