Category: Guelph Police Service

Male Charged With Robbery

On December 22^nd, 2024, just before 1:55pm, an adult male manager of a business located near the intersection of Woodlawn Road East and Woolwich Street in the City of Guelph, attempted to prevent a lighter valued at $12 from being stolen.

This led to an adult male pushing the manager and a physical altercation that resulted in the male spitting in the manager’s face.

The male then fled on foot.

On March 5^th, 2025, at 10:19am, officers located the male in the downtown core and he was subsequently arrested.

A 42-year-old Guelph male has been charged with Robbery.

He was held in custody pending a bail hearing on March 6^th.

Collision Results In An Arrest

On March 5^th, 2025, at 9:50pm, an adult female driver was involved in a minor motor vehicle collision near the intersection of Willow Road and Applewood Crescent in the City of Guelph.

Police attended on scene and subsequently arrested the female.

A 48-year-old Guelph female has been charged with:
-Operation While Impaired
-Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus

She will appear in court on March 18th.

The female’s vehicle was impounded for seven days, and her driver’s license was suspended for 90 days.

Speeding Leads To An Arrest

On February 21^st, 2025, at 3:08pm, a Guelph Police Service officer was conducting speed enforcement near the intersection of Gordon Street and Edinburgh Road South in the City of Guelph.

Police observed a teenaged male driving a motor vehicle southbound on Gordon Street at a speed of 100km/hr in a posted 50km/hr zone while weaving between traffic.

Police attempted to initiate a traffic stop, however the male refused to stop, reaching speeds in excess of 110km/hr, swerving between traffic, failing to stop at a red light at the Gordon Street and Arkell Road intersection, and narrowly avoiding a head on collision with another vehicle as he turned eastbound on Arkell Road.

The vehicle was ultimately never stopped as the pursuit was discontinued due to public safety concerns.

Police investigation revealed the identity of the male.

On March 5^th, at 2:16pm, police located the male and his vehicle, and he was subsequently arrested.

A 17-year-old Kitchener male has been charged with:
-Flight From Police
-Dangerous Operation
-Drive Motor Vehicle Perform Stunt
-Speeding 100km/hr in 50km/hr zone

The male’s vehicle was impounded for 14 days.

He will appear in court on April 16^th.

Impaired Driving Arrest

On March 5^th, 2025, at 1:50pm, the Guelph Police Service received a report of an intoxicated adult male driving a motor vehicle away from a licensed establishment located near the intersection of Victoria Road South and York Road in the City of Guelph.

Police then began searching for the male.

At 2:35pm, the Guelph Police Service received a report that the male had just crashed his vehicle into a snowbank at the back of a commercial parking lot located near the intersection of Woodlawn Road West and Royal Road.

Police located the male at 2:40pm and he was subsequently arrested.

A 41-year-old Puslinch male has been charged with:
-Operation While Impaired
-Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus
-Dangerous Operation
-Breach of Recognizance
-Failure To Comply With Undertaking

He will appear in court on March 21^st.

The male’s vehicle was impounded for seven days, and his driver’s license was suspended for 90 days.

Multiple Driving Complaints & Motor Vehicle Collisions

Over the past 24 hours the Guelph Police Service received reports of five driving complaints and two motor vehicle collision occurring throughout the City of Guelph.

The Guelph Police Service would like to encourage the public to slow down and follow the rules of the road to help ensure everyone arrives to their destination safely.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 228

Arrest after man detained, assaulted with machete

A Guelph man faces several charges after another man was detained in a downtown apartment, assaulted with a machete and threatened.

On Tuesday the victim reported the incident, which happened the afternoon of February 26. That day he was confronted downtown by another man over an outstanding debt and taken to an apartment, where he was struck in the face and had a machete held to his throat. He was also cut on the leg with the weapon.

The victim did not report the incident at the time, but came forward after receiving a threatening phone call from the other man on Tuesday.

A 23-year-old Guelph man was arrested downtown early Wednesday morning. He resisted arrest and at the police station kicked an officer in the leg. He is charged with several assault, weapons and threatening charges and was held for a bail hearing Wednesday.

Attempt break-in at business

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after an attempted break-in at an east-end business.

Just before 7 a.m. Tuesday, the owner of a business near Elizabeth Street and Victoria Road South arrived to find broken windows. Security video showed a male approaching the business just after 5 a.m. and throwing a rock through the window. He attempted to reach in and unlatch the door but when that was not successful he broke a second window by punching it and left the area. Damage was estimated at $600.

The suspect was described as a white male with a medium to large build and wearing a black puffy jacket with white triangular logo on the left shoulder and left chest, a blue hoodie, dark grey or black pants, a face mask, white heavy-duty work gloves and an orange toque.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Caitlin Robinson at 519-824-1212, ext. 7604, email [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Two afternoon impaired arrests

Two men face impaired driving charges following separate incidents Tuesday afternoon.

Approximately 2:30 p.m. police were notified of a possible impaired driver near Gordon Street and Wellington Street. A witness had observed a man drinking a bottle of alcohol in a park, then getting in his car and driving away. He was driving erratically and almost hit the complainant’s car.

Officers located the driver at home a few minutes later and could smell alcohol on his breath. After failing a roadside breath test he was arrested and transported to the police station, where further tests confirmed he had more than the legal amount of alcohol in his system.

A 71-year-old Guelph man is charged with impaired driving.

Just before 5 p.m. police were dispatched to a business in the south end for reports of a man sleeping in a car which was blocking the driveway. Officers arrived and found the man still asleep, with the car running and the transmission in the Drive position. They awoke the man, who was confused and slurring his speech and had dilated pupils.

An officer opened the door to turn off the vehicle and observed a pipe in the driver’s door handle. The man was arrested and transported to the police station, where a trained expert concluded his ability to drive was impaired by drugs.

A 37-year-old Cambridge man is charged with impaired driving. When he was released from custody the man was angry and punched the side mirror off a vehicle parked outside the police station. He was re-arrested for mischief under $5,000.

Both men had their licences suspended for 90 days and their vehicles impounded for seven days.

The Guelph Police Service would like to encourage the public to always consume alcohol and cannabis responsibly. Please don’t drive if you are going to consume alcohol or cannabis, and please ensure that you plan ahead so that you have a safe ride home. Anyone who spots a suspected impaired driver is asked to immediately call 911.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 232

Wire theft causes $80k in damage

The theft of a few dollars in copper wire could cost tens of thousands of dollars in repairs.

On Monday afternoon the Guelph Police Service was called to a construction site near Speedvale Avenue West and Kathleen Street. Two homes under construction had been entered over the weekend and copper wire was cut out and removed.

The site supervisor told officers the stolen wire was likely valued at about $20, however because of how it was removed the homes may need to be completely rewired at a potential cost of $40,000 each.

The theft remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Matt Oliver at 519-824-1212, ext. 7262, email [email protected], leave an anonymous message or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Arrest after downtown assault

A Guelph man has been arrested after another man was assaulted over throwing snowballs last week.

Just after 3 p.m. last Thursday police were called to the area of St. George’s Square downtown. Investigation revealed a man was throwing snowballs at a youth when another man told him to stop, prompting a physical altercation during which the victim was punched and kicked in the head several times.

The victim sustained several cuts to his face and hand but declined medical attention.

On Sunday afternoon a 41-year-old Guelph man was located downtown and arrested for assault. He will appear in court April 15.

BMW stolen

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a BMW SUV was stolen this week.

Just after 8 a.m. Monday police received a call from a resident near Waterloo Avenue and Beechwood Avenue, who had gone outside to find his black 2017 BMW X5 missing. The vehicle also contained a quantity of camping and fishing equipment.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Jonathan Schleen at 519-824-1212, ext. 7570, email [email protected], leave an anonymous message or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Suspects sought in pair of break-ins

The Guelph Police Service is seeking the public’s help identifying two men as we continue to investigate a pair of break-ins to the same Stone Road Mall business.

Just before 9 a.m. February 15 police were called to a break-in at a business in the mall. Two males entered the mall and went to one of the kiosk businesses, where a tool was used to force open drawers and steal a number of phones with a total value of $7,800.

Both males were described as possibly South Asian in their late 20s with chin strap beards and goatees. One was approximately 6’1” and 200 pounds and wearing khaki-coloured Adidas track pants, a grey jacket and black shoes. The other was shorter and wearing a silver jacket, burgundy track pants and white running shoes. They fled in a newer navy blue Hyundai Elantra.

Approximately 7:40 a.m. February 27, a witness called after seeing a man breaking into the same business. He fled while the witness was on the phone with police and was seen getting into the passenger side of a black vehicle, possibly a Toyota Corrolla. Cash and a number of phones were stolen.

The suspect who entered the business was described as a brown-skinned male with black hair and a thin beard and wearing a black jacket with a white collar over a light blue hoodie, dark pants, blue and white Nike sneakers and a red Ferrari hat. He was seen getting into a black car driven by a second person.

Anyone with information or who recognizes the males in the photos is asked to call Constable Sherry Pettapiece at 519-824-1212, ext. 7479 or [email protected]; or contact Detective Constable Sam Johnston at ext. 7214 or [email protected]. Anonymous tips can also be left for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.csgw.tips.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 240

Arrest for spitting on worker

A Guelph woman is charged with assault after a social worker was spat upon downtown.

Approximately noon Tuesday the victim called to report the assault. He was working when he observed a woman slapping another person across the face. The worker intervened and asked the woman to leave. Once they got outside the woman began yelling at passersby, then turned and spat twice on the social worker before leaving the area.

A 32-year-old Guelph woman is charged with assault and breaching a probation order. She remains in custody and will appear in court Thursday.

Nearly $4,200 in cosmetics stolen

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after nearly $4,200 worth of cosmetics were stolen from a business earlier this month.

On February 9, a man and woman entered a business near Eramosa Road and Stevenson Street North. They concealed more than 300 cosmetic items in a reusable bag and walked from the store.

The first suspect was described as a male with a medium build and wearing a black puffy winter jacket with a hood and blue jeans. The second was a female with a medium build wearing a black winter jacket with hood, grey pants and carrying a black purse. The stolen items were placed into a black reusable bag with a rainbow logo.

Store staff believe the same suspects are also responsible for thefts being investigated in other jurisdictions.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Sherry Pettapiece at 519-824-1212, ext. 7479, email [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Arrest for damage at hospital

A Guelph man has been arrested for damaging two exam rooms at Guelph General Hospital two summers ago.

In August, 2023, a patient at the hospital caused a large hole in a wall by pulling at the drywall. He was moved to a second room, where he damaged an electronic card reader by repeatedly punching and kicking it. He was not arrested at the time as he was receiving treatment.

On Wednesday a 30-year-old Guelph man was located and charged with mischief under $5,000. He will appear in court April 25.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 251

Witnesses sought after driver flees

The Guelph Police Service is asking for the public’s help after a driver fled from an officer Friday afternoon.

Shortly after 3 p.m. a member of the Guelph Police Traffic Unit was conducting speed enforcement at Gordon Street and Landsdown Drive when he observed a white Volkswagen travelling approximately 100 km/h and weaving around other vehicles.

The officer activated his lights and siren in an attempt to pull over the vehicle, however the driver seemed to be accelerating. In the interest of public safety the vehicle was not pursued.

The vehicle was described as a white four-door Volkswagen Golf with a possible dent over the left front wheel. It was last seen running a red light to turn from Gordon Street to Arkell Road.

Anyone who observed the vehicle or has dash camera video of the vehicle is asked to call Constable Andrew Hildebrandt at 519-824-1212, ext. 7263, email [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Knives wielded during neighbour dispute

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a neighbour dispute turned violent.

Approximately 12:35 a.m. Saturday police were called to an apartment building in the west end. A tenant advised she heard banging then saw a neighbour in the hallway with a large knife.

Investigation revealed police have been called to the building several times for disputes between two tenants. On Saturday morning one of them banged on the other’s door while holding two large kitchen knives. When the other tenant opened the door, the accused allegedly made a stabbing motion towards her with one of the knives.

A 65-year-old Guelph woman was apprehended and transported to the hospital for an assessment. The investigation is ongoing.

Arrest for missing court on serious charges

A Guelph woman who missed a court date on serious charges including robbery was arrested following a disturbance Saturday morning.

Just before 10 a.m. police were called to an apartment in the west end for a report of two women yelling at each other. Investigation revealed one of them was wanted for missing a court date last month for robbery, break and enter, assault and other charges.

A 36-year-old Guelph woman was arrested on a further charge of failing to appear in court. She was held for a bail hearing and has been released to appear in court March 18.

Two impaired arrests

Two Guelph men face impaired driving charges following separate incidents on the weekend.

Approximately 9 p.m. Saturday police were called following a minor collision in a downtown parking lot. The complainant advised he was sitting in his car when another vehicle reversed into it, causing minor damage, then drove away. The complainant followed the other car and got the licence plate number.

Officers attended the owner’s address a short time later and could smell alcohol on his breath. After failing a roadside breath test he was arrested and transported to the police station, where further tests confirmed he had more than the legal amount of alcohol in his system.

A 38-year-old Guelph man is charged with impaired driving. His licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for seven days.

Approximately 6:30 a.m. Sunday, an officer was driving an unmarked cruiser when a motorist passed at a high rate of speed and was clocked on radar travelling 107 km/h in a 60 km/h zone.

The officer followed the suspect and was eventually able to pull it over. The driver failed a roadside breath test and was transported to the police station, where further tests confirmed he had more than the legal amount of alcohol in his system.

A 54-year-old Guelph man is charged with impaired driving, speeding and stunt driving. His licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for 14 days.

The Guelph Police Service would like to encourage the public to always consume alcohol and cannabis responsibly. Please don’t drive if you are going to consume alcohol or cannabis, and please ensure that you plan ahead so that you have a safe ride home. Anyone who spots a suspected impaired driver is asked to immediately call 911.

Total calls for service in the last 72 hours – 634

Man arrested in vehicle damage spree

A Guelph man faces dozens of charges after 26 vehicles had their windows smashed downtown early Tuesday.

Approximately 3:30 a.m. police began receiving reports of vehicles with damaged side windows. All damaged vehicles were parked in the areas of Cork Street and Yarmouth Street. It is believed the suspect was looking for items to steal, however no thefts were reported from any of the vehicles.

The total damage is estimated at more than $13,000.

It was believed the suspect sustained an injury to his hand or forearm, as blood was found at the scene including inside some of the damaged vehicles. He was captured on surveillance video at one of the scenes.

On Wednesday afternoon the male was located downtown and arrested. He was found to have sustained injuries consistent with the evidence at the scenes.

A 33-year-old Guelph man is charged with 26 counts each of mischief under $5,000 and attempted theft under $5,000, two counts of failing to comply with a bail order and one count of breaching a probation order. He was held for a bail hearing Thursday.

If anyone had their vehicle damaged in the downtown area during the early morning hours of Tuesday and has not reported it to police, please call Constable Michael Braga at 519-824-1212, ext. 7144, or email [email protected].

Gun threat leads to robbery charge

A Guelph man is charged with robbery after a store clerk was threatened for refusing to sell beer after-hours.

Just after 2 a.m. Thursday, a man arrived in an Uber to a business on Speedvale Avenue East. He attempted to buy three cans of beer but was told by the clerk he could not sell them due to the time. The man left the store, but came back in a short time later and asked if the clerk would sell him beer if he had a gun pointed at him.

During the conversation the man had his hands in his pockets and was fidgeting, causing the clerk to fear he had a weapon. When the clerk picked up the phone to call police the man grabbed six more beers and left the store.

He was located a short time later and placed under arrest.

A 25-year-old Guelph man is charged with robbery and disobeying a court order. He will appear in court May 23.

Pokemon sets stolen in break-in

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after three costly sets of Pokemon cards were stolen during a north-end break and enter.

At 12:40 a.m. Thursday police received an alarm activation for a business near Woodlawn Road and Woolwich Street. Officers arrived and found the front door unlocked and scratches near the interior locking mechanism.

Staff arrived and reported four Pokemon Greninja card sets – valued at $190 each – were missing.

The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Danielle Driscoll at 519-824-1212, ext. 7565, email [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 264

Three business break-ins over weekend

The Guelph Police Service is investigating three commercial break-ins over the holiday weekend, including one in which the suspect cut a hole in the roof to gain entry. It is not known if the incidents are related.

Monday morning, police were called to a business near Edinburgh Road North and London Road West.  An employee arrived to find a hole had been cut in the roof and a large number of cigarettes were missing.

Security video revealed a man used a ladder to climb onto the roof just after 11 p.m. Sunday. After cutting the hole he used the same ladder to climb down into the business and steal cigarettes before fleeing the same way. He returned approximately an hour later and once again climbed onto the roof and down into the store, removing more cigarettes.

He was described as six feet tall with a medium build and wearing a black jacket with silver emblem on the shoulder, black hoodie, tan khaki pants, winter boots and red gloves. Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Emily Richardson at 519-824-1212, ext. 7486, email [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Just before 9 a.m. Saturday police were called to a break-in at a business inside Stone Road Mall. Two males entered the mall and went to one of the kiosk businesses, where a tool was used to force open drawers and steal a number of phones with a total value of $7,800.

Both males were described as possibly South Asian in their late 20s with chin strap beards and goatees. One was approximately 6’1” and 200 pounds and wearing khaki-coloured Adidas track pants, a grey jacket and black shoes. The other was shorter and wearing a silver jacket, burgundy track pants and white running shoes. They fled in a newer navy blue Hyundai Elantra.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Sherry Pettapiece at 519-824-1212, ext. 7479, email [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Shortly after noon Sunday, police were called to a business near Woodlawn Road and Woolwich Street. A manager had arrived at work to find the front door insecure. It is believed a tool was used to pry it open. A backpack and two sets of Pokemon cards with a total value of nearly $500 were stolen.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Michael Doehn at 519-824-1212, ext. 7587, email [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Also Saturday morning police were called for a possible attempted break and enter at a business on Woodlawn Road East. Staff arrived to find a hole in the glass door next to the locking mechanism, however no entry was gained. Damage was estimated at $1,000.

Business owners can find tips to protect themselves at our Business Safety page.

Man arrested for fleeing officer

A Kitchener man faces dangerous driving and other charges after fleeing from a police officer in Guelph last week.

Just before noon Thursday an officer was patrolling near Willow Road and Dawson Road when he observed a vehicle with an improper licence plate and very loud exhaust. The officer made a U-turn but the other driver sped up, passing traffic in oncoming lanes and running a red light. In the interest of public safety the officer did not pursue him.

The driver was identified through investigation and on Sunday attended the Guelph Police station where he was arrested. A 21-year-old Kitchener man is charged with dangerous driving, flight from police, driving without insurance and several Highway Traffic Act offences. He will appear in court April 4.

Car driven at security guard

A Guelph man was arrested Sunday after a vehicle was driven at a security guard a day earlier.

On Saturday afternoon, a vehicle pulled into a parking lot on Speedvale Avenue West and stopped in a fire route. A security guard asked to driver to move the car into a parking spot, prompting a confrontation during which the driver yelled and swore at the guard.

The male approached the security guard aggressively on foot, then got into his car and intentionally drove at him causing the victim to have to step out of the way. The incident was captured on security video.

A 60-year-old Guelph man was arrested at his home Sunday and charged with assault with a weapon. He will appear in court April 1.

Shoplifter threatened store staff

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a shoplifter threatened to stab an employee of a business Friday afternoon.

At 3:15 p.m. police were called to a business on Silvercreek Parkway North. A male was caught concealing items and confronted by the store manager. The suspect got very close to the manager’s face and uttered the threat.

A customer intervened and the suspect left. He was described as white, 5’7” and wearing a sky blue hoodie, glasses and a mask. He was riding a bicycle.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Alex Chaves at 519-824-1212, ext. 7351, email [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Impaired charge following collision

A Guelph woman is charged with impaired driving after colliding with a utility pole early Saturday morning.

Just after 2:30 a.m. police were called to Gordon Street near Kortright Road and located a woman sitting in her car which had gone off the road and hit the pole.

While speaking to her officers noted a strong odour of alcohol on her breath and other signs of impairment. After failing a roadside breath test she was transported to the police station, where further tests confirmed she had more than the legal amount of alcohol in her system. A 28-year-old Guelph woman is charged with impaired operation. Her licence was suspended for 90 days and her vehicle was impounded for seven days. She will appear in court March 4.

The Guelph Police Service would like to encourage the public to always consume alcohol and cannabis responsibly. Please don’t drive if you are going to consume alcohol or cannabis, and please ensure that you plan ahead so that you have a safe ride home. Anyone who spots a suspected impaired driver is asked to immediately call 911.

Total calls for service since last update – 876

Man found keys, took neighbour’s car for joyride

A Guelph man who took a neighbour’s car for a joyride instead of returning lost car keys has been arrested.

Sometime Monday, a man found a set of car keys in the hallway of a Willow Road apartment building. He used the keys to locate the matching vehicle – a Lexus sedan – and drove it out of the parking lot. Just after 11 p.m. Monday he was involved in a collision just outside Guelph.

On Tuesday morning the owner discovered the car missing and called police.

On Wednesday night an 18-year-old Guelph man was arrested for motor vehicle theft. He will appear in court March 25.

Thousands of pounds of steel stolen

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after thousands of pounds of steel was removed from a south-end business.

Wednesday morning, the owner of a business on Southgate Drive reported the theft which occurred Saturday evening. Security video recorded five males entering the business’ yard approximately 5:30 p.m. Saturday and loading steel slabs into a white Mercedes van.

The slabs are each approximately five feet long, a foot wide and three inches thick and each weigh approximately 1,100 pounds. The total value is estimated at more than $5,000.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Jonathan Schleen at 519-824-1212, ext. 7570, email [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Downtown business entered

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a break-in at a downtown business.

Tuesday evening, police were called to a business on Wyndham Street North. The owner had arrived and found someone had kicked a hole in the drywall next to the door to his unit from a common area within the building.

Officers observed a large hole in the drywall next to the door handle, which likely allowed the suspect to reach through and open the door from the inside. No further damage was observed inside the business and nothing appeared to have been stolen.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Carson Skipper at 519-824-1212, ext. 7283, email [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 249

Assault charge after disturbance at church

A Fergus man faces assault and mischief charges following a disturbance Tuesday at a church in the north end of Guelph.

Police were called to the church just after noon. A member had attended and was angry at staff, pouring his coffee on a reception counter and smashing a potted plant. He yelled at an employee through an office window before repeatedly throwing a plant pot at the window until it broke through, causing the employee to run out of the way to avoid being struck.

The man also picked up a salt storage box and threw that through the window.

A 44-year-old Fergus man was arrested at his home later in the afternoon and charged with assault with a weapon and mischief under $5,000. He will appear in court April 1.

Restaurant break-in

The Guelph Police Service is investigating a break and enter to a south-end restaurant.

Approximately 7:45 a.m. Tuesday, the owner of a Kortright Road plaza called police after discovering a broken glass door on one of the units. Officers arrived and discovered the front door was unlocked. A hole had been smashed near the locking mechanism, allowing the suspect to reach in and unlock the door.

A cash register drawer containing a small amount of cash and an iPad were reported missing.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call Constable JP Hobbs at 519-824-1212, ext. 7540, email [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Several charges after arrest

A Guelph woman faces several charges after she was found Wednesday morning sleeping in a vehicle.

Just after 1:30 a.m. officers patrolling on Woolwich Street near Speedvale Avenue discovered a vehicle which was running and appeared to be unoccupied. On closer inspection they located a woman sleeping in the vehicle and noted a glass pipe with suspected fentanyl in the centre console.

The woman was wakened and provided a name later determined to be false. When her true identity was established it was learned she was wanted for breaching a probation order.

A 23-year-old Guelph woman is charged with breach of probation, possessing a controlled substance and obstructing police. She was held for a bail hearing Wednesday.

Stolen pickup recovered

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a stolen pickup was located Tuesday outside a west-end business.

Shortly after 1 p.m. police were called to a business near Elmira Road North and Massey Road. The owner had arrived in the morning to find a silver Ford F150 parked in an unusual way behind the business. He believed it was related to a neighbouring business, but when it was still there at lunch time he decided to call police. Investigation revealed it had been stolen from Brantford more than a month ago.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Constable Ryan Horvat of the Guelph Police Break Enter Auto Theft Unit at 519-824-1212, ext. 7485, email [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 219

Three expensive bikes stolen

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after three expensive bicycles were stolen from a home near downtown.

On Monday morning a resident near Norfolk Street and Liverpool Street reported his garage had been entered and the bikes removed. It is believed the theft occurred between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m.

The stolen bikes were described as a burgundy 2022 Trek Checkpoint 12-speed road bike with a yellow seat bag and frame-mounted pump, a cream-coloured 2021 Devinci Kobain 12-speed mountain bike and a black and lime green KHS Winslow 12-speed mountain bike. They are collectively worth almost $7,000.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Scott Srigley at 519-824-1212, ext. 7298, email [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Stabbing suspect back in custody

A Guelph man arrested after another man was stabbed outside his own home last summer is back in custody.

Approximately 9:20 p.m. June 2, police were called to a residence near Eramosa Road and Speedvale Avenue East. The caller advised two males had attacked her 25-year-old son when he went outside to speak to them. 

He sustained lacerations to his abdomen and arm and was transported to a Hamilton trauma centre for treatment. The incident was targeted.

A week later a 27-year-old Guelph man turned himself in to police and faces numerous charges including aggravated assault and assault with a weapon. He was released on bail, but Monday was rearrested after his bail guarantor revoked. He is scheduled for another bail hearing on Friday.

Nearly $1,000 in alcohol stolen

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after nearly $1,000 worth of alcohol was stolen from a downtown business.

Approximately 5:45 p.m. Sunday a man and woman entered a business near Gordon Street and Wellington Street. Each picked up several bottles of alcohol and walked out of the store without paying.

The man was described as 30-35 years, six feet tall with dark receding hair. He was wearing a grey jacket, red hoodie and black shoes with white soles. The woman was described as 45-50 years, 5’2” to 5’5”, with black hair and wearing a green jacket, black pants, a grey striped toque with glasses on top and light brown boots.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Scott Srigley at 519-824-1212, ext. 7298, email [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 235

Arrest after four strangers attacked

A Guelph man faces four counts of assault with a weapon after four strangers were attacked in separate incidents Friday.

Just before 11 a.m. the subject was outside a business on Baker Street when he struck another male in the face with a rod, causing an injury. Staff from the business intervened and tried to deescalate the man, but he struck a second victim in the face with the rod.

The subject fled the area, but a short time later was involved in an altercation with another passerby, raising his guitar over his head in a threatening manner.

Approximately an hour later police were called to a business on Silvercreek Parkway North. A man was shopping in the store when he was approached by another man, who briefly spoke to him and then repeatedly swung a rod at his head. The victim was able to duck and was instead struck on the shoulder and forearm, causing an injury.

A 46-year-old Guelph man was arrested for four counts of assault with a weapon and one count of assault causing bodily harm. He was held for a bail hearing Monday.

Multiple vehicle thefts and attempts

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after three vehicles were stolen and an attempt was made on a fourth over the weekend.

Just before 5 p.m. Friday, staff from a dealership on Woodlawn Road West reported a 2023 Dodge Durango SRT missing from their lot. Earlier in the day an employee had discovered a second Durango SRT with a broken window and damage to the dashboard, however the missing vehicle was not discovered for several more hours.

The missing vehicle is described as grey with black and red stripes over the top. It was unplated and likely had the window smashed to gain entry.

Just after midnight Saturday morning police were called to a different business on Woodlawn Road West. The complainant advised he and his wife were seeing a movie and when they came outside their black 2024 Mazda CX90 was missing.

Just before 1 p.m. Saturday, a resident of Westwood Road reported his black 2017 Honda Civic had been stolen from the parking lot of his apartment building.

Anyone with information about these thefts is asked to call the Guelph Police Service at 519-824-1212, leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

The Guelph Police Service encourages residents to take steps to protect themselves from auto theft. This can include parking indoors when possible or in well-lit areas, ensuring vehicle doors and windows are closed and locked, employing anti-theft devices to prevent vehicles from being started or steered and using devices to block signals from electronic keys. Please report suspicious activity around unattended vehicles, especially during overnight hours.

Arrest after manager spat on

A Guelph woman has been arrested in connection with an incident late last year during which two people spat in the face of an employee trying to stop a theft.

Just before 2 p.m. December 22, the manager of a business near Woodlawn Road and Woolwich Street tried to remove a woman who had earlier been banned from the store. He had observed her concealing items.

As he walked her to the exit, the victim was approached by a second male who shoved him. Both subjects spat in the manager’s face before fleeing on foot.

On Sunday evening a 39-year-old Guelph woman was located downtown and arrested for robbery. She will appear in court March 25. The investigation is ongoing.

Drug and property charges

A Guelph woman faces drug and property charges after she was located in a vehicle Saturday morning.

Just before 11 a.m. police were called for a suspicious vehicle in a parking lot near Woolwich Street and Speedvale Avenue. Officers approached and noted a woman who appeared to be asleep and a baggie with white powder in the vehicle.

The woman was awakened and arrested for possession of a controlled substance. A search of the vehicle revealed quantities of suspected fentanyl and crystal methamphetamine, as well as several fake driver’s licences in various names and a stolen credit card.

A 41-year-old Guelph woman is charged with two counts of possessing controlled substances, possessing forged documents, possessing a stolen credit card and failing to comply with an undertaking. She will appear in court March 21.

Two impaired arrests

Two motorists were charged with impaired driving on the weekend, including one not old enough to legally drink.

Approximately 11:25 p.m. Saturday police were called by a west-end resident who advised her teenage son had been drinking and had just shoved her and took her pickup. Officers located the vehicle in a ditch just outside the city.

While speaking to the driver, officers noted a strong odour of alcohol on his breath. He was arrested and transported to the police station, where tests confirmed he had more than the legal amount of alcohol in his system. A 17-year-old is charged with impaired driving.

Just after midnight Monday morning, an officer observed a vehicle stopped in the exit from a licensed establishment on Silvercreek Parkway North. The driver waited a couple of minutes, then accelerated out of the driveway at a high rate of speed.

The officer followed the vehicle and pulled it over. While speaking to the driver the officer immediately detected a strong odour of alcohol on his breath. After failing a roadside breath test the male was arrested and transported to the police station, where further testing confirmed he had more than the legal amount of alcohol in his system. A 23-year-old Guelph man is charged with impaired driving and driving without a licence.

Both accused had their licences suspended for 90 days and their vehicles impounded for seven days. They were released with upcoming court dates.

The Guelph Police Service would like to encourage the public to always consume alcohol and cannabis responsibly. Please don’t drive if you are going to consume alcohol or cannabis, and please ensure that you plan ahead so that you have a safe ride home. Anyone who spots a suspected impaired driver is asked to immediately call 911.

Total calls for service in the last 72 hours – 714