Category: Guelph Police Service

A Guelph man has been arrested in connection with two recent break-ins in the same north-end neighborhood.

Just before 10 a.m. last Friday, police were called to an address on Woolwich Street near Division Street. The owner said she had placed her car keys on a table near the front door the previous evening, and when she woke the keys and her car were missing.

A neighbour provided security video which showed a male approaching the victim’s house and then a short time later the vehicle being reversed from the driveway. During the investigation it was learned the car had been involved in a collision just outside the city. A witness had given the driver a lift back into Guelph.

On Monday police were called to a home in the same neighbourhood where the owner reported his shed had been entered and two e-bikes were stolen.

The Guelph Police Service Break Enter Auto Theft Unit took over both investigations and were able to identify a suspect. On Wednesday a warrant was executed at an apartment close to both crime scenes and a 35-year-old Guelph man was arrested.

He is charged with two counts of break and enter, theft of motor vehicle, possessing stolen property under $5,000 and driving while suspended. He was held for a bail hearing Thursday.

E-bike stolen from business

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a costly e-bike was stolen during a break-in at a downtown business.

Approximately 10 p.m. Wednesday police received a call from the owner of a Wyndham Street North business, who had received a notification of a break-in. Security video showed a male gaining access by breaking a window on a back door.

He was inside for less than 30 seconds and stole a grey Trek Allant+ 7 e-bike valued at $4,500. He was wearing a long grey coat with the hood up, green or black pants, a black backpack and gloves.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Aaron Miller at 519-824-1212, ext. 7383, 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.

Driver rams cruiser and flees

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after the driver of a pick-up rammed a police cruiser and fled Wednesday afternoon.

Shortly after noon, an officer was patrolling on Woolwich Street when the cruiser’s automated licence plate reader (ALPR) flagged a vehicle associated to a suspended driver. The officer attempted to pull over the black GMC Sierra pick-up as it entered the East Parkade on Macdonell Street.

A male passenger exited the truck and fled on foot. The driver intentionally reversed into the cruiser, causing minor damage, before fleeing the area. He also caused damage to the parkade entrance arms. The truck was not pursued in the interest of public safety. The driver was described as a light-skinned black male wearing a brown coat and blue medical mask.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Karson Massey at 519-824-1212, ext. 7594, 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.

Vacant nursing home entered

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a break-in at a vacant nursing home this week.

Just before 9 a.m. Wednesday, police were called to an address near Metcalfe Street and Speedvale Avenue East after the owner arrived and discovered damage inside.

Investigation revealed unknown suspects had entered the building sometime overnight by prying open a door leading to the basement. Several interior doors were also damaged and security cameras either damaged or removed entirely. A quantity of cash was stolen from a safe in the office area.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Cameron Keddie at 519-824-1212, ext. 7431, 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 – 239

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after two people stole more than $2,200 worth of lipstick from a south-end business.

Just after 7 p.m. Saturday, a man and woman entered a business near Stone Road West and Scottsdale Drive. As the woman pretended to look at fragrances while watching employees, the male began placing handfuls of items in his jacket. They left the store five minutes after entering.

In total, 136 Maybelline lipsticks with a value of $2,242 were stolen.

The man was described as mid-30s, 5’8” with a medium build, olive complexion and dark facial hair. He was wearing a black workwear-style jacket, beige sweater, jeans and a black baseball cap.

The woman was also mid-30s, 5’6” with a medium build, olive complexion, dark hair and a large nose. She was wearing a long beige winter jacket, black sweater and a zebra-print toque.

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.

Man arrested for threats, damage

A Guelph man faces charges after three employees of a supportive housing complex were threatened.

On Tuesday, officers were called to the home in the north end of the city for a physical disturbance, during which one of the residents damaged a fire extinguisher.

While officers were on scene they learned of another incident a week earlier during which three employees had to lock themselves in an office while a resident  pounded on the door, demanding cigarettes and threatening to harm the workers.

A 26-year-old Guelph man is charged with mischief under $5,000 and three counts of uttering threats. He will appear in court February 21.

Missing court leads to arrest

A missed court date led to more charges for a Guelph woman Tuesday.

On Tuesday morning, officers patrolling downtown located a man and woman on Baker Street. Investigation revealed the woman was wanted for missing a December court date for robbery and assault. She was placed under arrest and further investigation revealed she is also on release conditions with a term not to associate with the male.

A 41-year-old Guelph woman is charged with failing to attend court and failing to comply with an undertaking. She was held for a bail hearing and has been released to appear in court January 28.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 214

Father, teen son arrested during break-in

A Toronto man and his teenaged son were among three people arrested Friday evening during a break-in at a Guelph business.

At 7:30 p.m. police received a call from a witness who advised he had caught three males stealing metal products from a business near Dawson Road and Woodlawn Road West and had blocked in their vehicle with his transport truck.

Officers arrived a short time later and found the three still on scene.

A 40-year-old Toronto man, his 15-year-old son and a 25-year-old Etobicoke man are all charged with break and enter. All were released with February court dates.

$20,000 in cigarettes stolen

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after thousands of dollars in cigarettes were stolen from a Guelph business early Sunday.

Just after 1 a.m., the manager of a business near Eramosa Road and Metcalfe Street called to report a break and enter in progress. Officers arrived three minutes later but the suspects had just left.

Security video revealed three men arrived in a white car and parked in front of the business. One of the males smashed the glass door and all three entered. They stole cigarettes valued at $18,000 to $20,000 and a small amount of cash.

All three males were dressed in dark clothing with ski masks and gloves. Two are believed to have brown skin and the third had white or lighter brown skin.

While en route to the business, officers passed a white car later determined to be stolen from Peel Region, but it is not known if it was involved in this incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Abdullah Eidokheil at 519-824-1212, ext. 7415, 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.

Vehicle stolen and then crashed

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a vehicle was stolen from the owner’s driveway and then crashed.

Just before 10 a.m. Friday police were called to an address on Woolwich Street near Division Street. The owner said she had placed her car keys on a table near the front door the previous evening, and when she woke the keys and her car were missing.

A neighbour provided security video which showed a male approaching the victim’s house and then a short time later the vehicle being reversed from the driveway. During the investigation it was learned the car had been involved in a collision just outside the city.

Officers spoke to a witness, who reported she offered the male driver a lift back into Guelph and dropped him near Eramosa Road and Victoria Road North. The male was described as white, approximately 50 years of age, 5’6,” thin build with dark curly hair and a grey moustache. He also had a heavy accent and walked with a slouch. He was wearing a grey coat, black toque and glasses.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Anthony Hall at 519-824-1212, ext. 7582, 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 impaired arrests

Two Guelph men face impaired driving charges following separate incidents on the weekend, including one which partially closed a south-end street.

Approximately 7:20 p.m. Saturday, emergency services were called for a report of a man passed out in a vehicle at a business near Edinburgh Road South and Kortright Road West. Officers located a male unconscious in the driver’s seat of a running vehicle with the transmission in the Drive position. Firefighters broke the car’s window to gain access to him.

Officers noted tinfoil with brown residue on the passenger seat and burned ashes on the man’s clothing. He was transported to hospital and later performed poorly on a drug recognition evaluation.

Investigation revealed he is a prohibited driver as a result of a previous impaired driving conviction. A 34-year-old Guelph man is charged with impaired driving and driving while prohibited.

Approximately 7:40 a.m. Sunday, police were called for a collision at the intersection of Laird Road and Southgate Drive. A vehicle had struck a light standard, knocking it down and partially blocking the road. Officers spoke to the driver and noted a strong odour of alcohol on his breath.

He was placed under arrest and tests at the police station revealed he had more than twice the legal amount of alcohol in his system. A 24-year-old Guelph man is charged with impaired driving, dangerous driving, driving while suspended and novice driver having alcohol in their system.

Both drivers had their licences suspended and their vehicles seized and 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 – 537

A Waterloo man has been arrested for attempting to rob a Guelph business and robbing a Brantford business nearly two years ago.

Shortly after noon June 19, 2023, three males in a stolen vehicle attended a business on Silvercreek Parkway North. They were wearing gloves, masks and sunglasses and carrying reusable shopping bags, but were unable to enter the business as the front doors were locked as a safety precaution.

Later that afternoon the males drove the same stolen vehicle to a Brantford business, where they brandished weapons and stole a large quantity of prescription medication.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, on Thursday Guelph Police arrested a 19-year-old Waterloo man who was 17 at the time of these incidents. He is charged with robbery, attempted robbery, possessing stolen property over $5,000 and several weapons offences. He will appear in court February 12.

The investigation is ongoing.

$2,700 in alcohol stolen

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after three people made off with $2,700 worth of alcohol from a business.

Just after 4 p.m. Thursday, police were dispatched to a business on Speedvale Avenue East. Staff reported two men and a woman had just left the store with more than 30 bottles of scotch and tequila.

The first suspect was described as a white male wearing a blue and black coat, hoodie and Blue Jays baseball cap. The second was described as a possibly white male wearing a grey coat with black fur trim on the hood and dark pants. The third was a white female with blonde hair wearing a red coat with black fur trim on the hood and dark pants.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Christian Godin at 519-824-1212, ext. 7288, 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.

Witnesses to collision sought

The Guelph Police Service is looking for witnesses after a hit and run collision Monday morning.

Just before 6:30 a.m. police were called to Woodlawn Road West and Arrow Road. A driver was attempting to turn onto Woodlawn Road when his vehicle was struck, pushing it into a third vehicle. No injuries were reported.

A red sedan with significant front-end damage fled the scene westbound on Woodlawn Road. Anyone who witnessed the collision or the damaged vehicle, or has dash camera footage of the area, is asked to call Constable Todd Weinstein of the Guelph Police Service Traffic Services Unit at 519-824-1212, ext. 7185, or email [email protected].

Males sought in $17k phone theft

The Guelph Police Service is trying to identify the males in the attached photo as we continue to investigate the theft of more than $17,000 in phones and smart watches.

The morning of December 11, police were called to a business at Stone Road Mall after the manager arrived to find a drawer pried open and the devices missing. Surveillance video showed two males walking around the mall until after it had closed, then one entered the stand-alone business and removed the product. A crowbar was left behind.

The stolen devices were valued at $17,810.

It is believed the males in the attached photograph have information relevant to the investigation.

Anyone who recognizes the males or has other information is asked to call Constable Matthew Neault at 519-824-1212, ext. 7601, 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 – 196

Robbery, weapons charges after staff threatened

A Guelph man faces robbery and weapons charges after an employee at a west-end business was threatened by a shoplifter.

Approximately 4:20 p.m. Saturday, a loss prevention employee at a business on Silvercreek Parkway North observed a male placing several items into a backpack and leaving the store. The employee confronted the male and asked him to pay for the items, however the male threatened to kill the employee and fled.

The suspect was identified and on Sunday was located and arrested. He was found to be in possession of a pocketknife, in violation of a bail condition imposed earlier this month following his arrest for allegedly assaulting and threatening employees at two other local businesses.

A 23-year-old Guelph man is charged with robbery, carrying a concealed weapon and failing to comply with a bail order. He was held for bail court Tuesday.

$30k in steel stolen from business

The Guelph Police Service is trying to identify the individuals and vehicle in the attached photos as we continue to investigate the theft of more than $30,000 in steel from a west-end business.

On December 16 police were called to a business near Elmira Road North and Massey Road. During the previous couple of days, a large quantity of steel tubes were removed from their yard. The stolen tubes ranged from three to 12 feet in length.

Surveillance video from another nearby business showed two males arriving in a white cube van at approximately 2 a.m. December 15. They spent nearly two hours on scene and left in the van just before 4 a.m.

Both males appeared to be white and were wearing jackets, dark-coloured jeans, white shoes, gloves and face coverings.

Anyone who recognizes the males or vehicle, or has other information about the theft, is asked to call Constable Firas El-Ayoubi at 519-824-1212, ext. 7129, 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.

Trailer stolen from business

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a dump trailer was stolen from a north-end shop.

On Monday the owner of a business near Elmira Road North and Malcolm Road reported a customer’s trailer had been stolen over the Christmas break. The trailer was secured with a lock on the hitch, but it was broken off.

It is described as a black 2021 14-foot Miska dual-axle dump trailer valued at approximately $8,000. 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.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 191

Arrest made in home break-in

A Guelph man faces several charges related to a break-in at a home last week while the residents were sleeping.

On Thursday morning police were called to an address on Huron Street. Residents had awakened to discover their home was entered overnight and property including two phones, debit cards and a distinctive NASCAR jacket had been stolen.

Investigation revealed the stolen cards had been used to make purchases downtown. A suspect was caught on video wearing the stolen jacket while using the cards.

Friday afternoon members of the Guelph Police Break Enter Auto Theft unit executed a search warrant at a home just outside the downtown and recovered the stolen phones.

A 23-year-old Guelph man is charged with break and enter, using a stolen credit card, possessing stolen property under $5,000 and three counts of breaching a probation order. He was held for a bail hearing Tuesday.

Man reports being slashed with knife downtown

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a Kitchener man reported being slashed with a knife in Guelph early Sunday.

Just after 4 a.m. a police officer was approached by an injured man near Gordon Street and Waterloo Avenue. He was observed to have two slashes across his abdomen as well as a cut on his eyebrow and bruising on his face.

The man reported he had been involved in an altercation at a downtown business with two unknown males, one of whom was armed with a small knife. He said he was slashed with the knife and punched in the face. He was transported to hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Jillian Crawford-Bourke at 519-824-1212, ext. 7583, 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.

Man arrested in bottle assault

A Barrie man was arrested Friday night after a woman was struck by a thrown beer bottle inside a downtown Guelph business.

Approximately 11:35 p.m. the 19-year-old victim was sitting at a table with friends inside a licensed establishment when she was struck in the head by a bottle thrown by a male on the dance floor. The two were not known to each other.

The victim was treated on scene for a cut to her head. Staff of the business immediately reviewed surveillance footage and identified the suspect, who was still on scene.

A 19-year-old Barrie man is charged with assault with a weapon. He will appear in court February 11.

$15k in tools stolen

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after approximately $15,000 worth of tools and supplies were stolen from an east-end construction site during the Christmas holiday.

On Friday police attended a construction site near Starwood Drive and Watson Parkway. The site supervisor reported a male had gained access to a building under construction late December 25 or early December 26 and removed a large quantity of tools and supplies. He was described as wearing a dark-coloured hoodie with the hood up and pulling a dark-coloured wagon.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Andrew Kamenz at 519-824-1212, ext. 7566, 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.

False fire alarm leads to arrest

A Guelph man faces charges after pulling a fire alarm at City Hall Friday morning.

Just after 9:30 a.m. a male was involved in a verbal altercation with city staff. As he left the building the male activated the fire alarm. He was located nearby and placed under arrest. A search revealed a quantity of suspected methamphetamine.

A 32-year-old Guelph man is charged with making a false alarm of fire, possessing a controlled substance and breaching a probation order. He was held for a bail hearing and has been released to appear in court January 28.

Total calls for service in the last 72 hours – 543

Woman arrested twice for robbery

A Guelph woman faces two robbery charges following separate incidents on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day.

At 2:30 p.m. Tuesday police were called to a business on Speedvale Avenue East near Stevenson Street North. A staff member had observed a woman concealing items in her purse and confronted her. The woman punched the employee in the face and fled the business.

Officers were en route when another nearby business reported the same suspect had just stolen from there. A 39-year-old Guelph woman was arrested for robbery, theft under $5,000, possessing stolen property and failing to comply with an undertaking.

She was held for a bail hearing and released Wednesday.

Just before 1:30 p.m. Thursday, police were called to a business on Silvercreek Parkway North. A loss prevention employee saw a woman removing a gift bag from a shelf and filling it with items from the store.

As she attempted to leave without paying, the employee confronted her but the woman threatened to assault the employee and left the store. She was located downtown several hours later and arrested for another count of robbery. She was held for another bail hearing Friday.

Target practice leads to criminal charges

A Guelph man faces weapons charges after he was located Wednesday morning shooting a bow and arrow near the downtown.

Just after 11:30 a.m. police received a call from a concerned citizen about someone with a bow and arrow in a vacant lot on Surrey Street East. Officers arrived and located a man with a homemade bow and several arrows. He explained he was shooting at wooden targets.

Investigation revealed the man is on two separate probation orders including conditions not to possess weapons. He was placed under arrest and a search revealed a small amount of suspected crystal methamphetamine.

A 30-year-old Guelph man is charged with possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, possessing a controlled substance and four counts of breaching a probation order. He was held for a bail hearing and has been released to appear in court January 28.

Home entered overnight

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a home near downtown was entered overnight while the residents slept.

On Thursday police received a call from a resident of Huron Street, who reported property including two phones, car keys, a jacket and two debit cards had been stolen sometime overnight.

The two debit cards were later used to make several purchases downtown. A suspect was caught on video wearing the stolen jacket while using the cards.

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.

Male sought in fraud investigation

The Guelph Police Service is trying to identify the male in the attached photos as we continued to investigate a series of frauds.

On November 21, a male in his 80s reported had received a call supposedly from his bank, advising his debit card had been compromised. The caller said a courier would attend the victim’s residence to collect the debit card and provided his PIN number.

A man attended later the same day and was given the debit card, which was subsequently used to make approximately $4,000 in purchases. Police believe the male in the photographs has information relevant to the investigation.

Anyone who recognizes him or has information is asked to call Constable Abdullah Eidokheil at 519-824-1212, ext. 7415, 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 72 hours – 477

Man arrested after walking into house

A Guelph man was arrested Monday evening after walking into a house while the owner and her young son were home.

Just before 7:30 p.m. police received several calls about a male yelling in the area of Waterloo Avenue and Hearn Avenue. One resident and her 13-year-old son were looking at the male out a second-floor window when they saw him approaching their house and heard him come inside.

They locked themselves in a bedroom and could hear the male walking around the house yelling. Officers arrived minutes later, entering the home and seeing the male walking down the stairs from the second floor.

A 51-year-old Guelph man is charged with break and enter and breaching a probation order. He was held for a bail hearing Tuesday.

Store manager pushed, spat upon

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a store manager was pushed and spat upon while attempting to remove a shoplifter Sunday afternoon.

Just before 2 p.m. police were dispatched to a physical disturbance outside a business near Woodlawn Road and Woolwich Street. The manager had spotted a woman who was previously banned from the store and saw her concealing merchandise.

As he was attempting to escort her from the store, a male accomplice approached and shoved the manager. Both suspects then spat in the victim’s face before fleeing. The manager was not physically injured.

The suspects were described as a white male with a bald head, wearing shorts and a t-shirt and a white female wearing a light blue jacket.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Mallory Woeller at 519-824-1212, ext. 7462, 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.

VW Jetta stolen

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a Volkswagen Jetta was stolen from a south-end driveway.

Just after 7 a.m. Monday, a resident near Carrington Drive and Harts Lane West reported her silver 2020 Jetta had been stolen overnight.

Personal property including cash, a jacket and perfume were inside the vehicle.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Scott Wright at 519-824-1212, ext. 7330, 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 in store threatening incidents

A Guelph man has been arrested in connection with two recent incidents in which store employees were threatened and assaulted.

Approximately 6 p.m. Saturday, police were called to a business near Speedvale Avenue East and Stevenson Street North. A male had left the business without paying for merchandise and was confronted outside by an employee and a customer, who began to record the male so he could be identified. The suspect slapped the customer’s hand, causing him to drop his phone.

Police arrived a few minutes later and located all parties. A 23-year-old Guelph man was arrested for theft under $5,000 and assault.

Investigation revealed the male was wanted for two incidents last week during which employees of stores downtown and on Stone Road West were threatened and assaulted. He was further charged with an additional three counts of assault and five counts of uttering threats. He was held for a bail hearing and has been released to appear in court January 28.

Tools stolen in break-in

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after $800 in tools were stolen from a business under construction.

Approximately 1:45 p.m. Friday, police were called to a business near York Road and Kingsmill Avenue. A business under renovation had been entered overnight and tools including drills and a propane heater were stolen. The front door had been pried open causing a glass pane above the door to crack.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Matt Oliver at 519-824-1212, ext. 7262, 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 arrest during RIDE

Two Guelph men were arrested for impaired driving in Guelph over the weekend, including one stopped at a RIDE spot check.

Saturday evening, just after 9 p.m., officers were running a RIDE check on Gordon Street just south of Wellington Street. Upon speaking to one driver, officers suspected he had been drinking and asked him to provide a breath sample, resulting in a fail.

He 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 43-year-old Guelph man is charged with impaired driving.

Approximately 1:35 a.m. Sunday, an officer patrolling near Woodlawn Road and Woolwich Street observed a vehicle being driven erratically and pulled it over. The officer detected a strong odour of alcohol and the driver was showing signs of impairment.

The driver was arrested and transported to the police station, where tests confirmed he had more than the legal amount of alcohol in his system. A 24-year-old Guelph man is charged with impaired driving. Both drivers had their licences suspended for 90 days and their vehicles impounded for seven days. Both were released with upcoming court dates.

Total calls for service in the last 72 hours – 562

Female Arrested After Residential Break In

On December 19^th, 2024, at 10:49am, the Guelph Police Service received a report of a break and enter in progress at a residence located near the intersection of Downey Road and Hanlon Parkway in the City of Guelph.

An adult female attempted to enter the front door of the residence. Once unsuccessful, she then broke into a shed attached to the back of the residence.

At 11:12am, police located the female hiding a short distance away and she was subsequently arrested.

A search incident to arrest revealed various pieces of property stolen from the shed including a plastic ground sprinkler head, fuel stabilizer solution and landscaping fabric.

Further investigation revealed that the female had damaged various pieces of property around the outside of the residence including an underground water sprinkler irrigation system, gas meter and eaves trough.

A 36-year-old Guelph female has been charged with:
-Break, Enter Dwelling House With Intent To Commit Indictable Offence
-Mischief Under $5,000
-Theft Under $5,000

She will appear in court on January 28^th, 2025.

Roommate Altercation Results In Arrest

On December 19^th, 2024, an adult male engaged in a disagreement over text messages with his adult female roommate while they were inside their residence located near the intersection of Kortright Road West and Edinburgh Road South in the City of Guelph.

The male was displeased with how the female takes care of her cat.

At 10pm, the female was in the kitchen doing dishes, when the male walked in and spit water in her face. A verbal argument ensued, and other roommates attended the kitchen to intervene.

The Guelph Police Service was then contacted.

Once police were on scene, the male was subsequently arrested.

A 40-year-old Guelph male has been charged with Assault.

He will appear in court on February 4^th, 2025.

Male Facing Numerous Charges After Collision

On December 19^th, 2024, at 11:35pm, an adult male was driving a motor vehicle near the intersection of Downey Road and Niska Road in the City of Guelph.

After driving past the entrance to his residential driveway, he stopped in the middle of roadway, and began reversing, ultimately striking a motor vehicle behind him, and causing significant damage to the front bumper.

He then drove away, and the Guelph Police Service was contacted.

After driving around the area streets for several minutes, the male returned to his residential driveway, parked the vehicle, and entered the residence.

At 11:47pm, police spoke with the male outside his residence. Police then attempted to arrest the male, and a struggle ensued with the male initially resisting. He was ultimately restrained and arrested.

A 68-year-old Guelph male has been charged with:
-Operation While Impaired
-Operation While Impaired – 80 Plus
-Fail To Stop After Accident
-Assault Police With Intent To Resist Arrest

He will appear in court on February 4^th, 2025.

Please note the involved officer attended to the Guelph General Hospital where he was diagnosed with a sprained thumb and minor lacerations to his head. He was treated and released.

Multiple Driving Complaints & Motor Vehicle Collisions

Over the past 24 hours the Guelph Police Service received reports of five driving complaints and five motor vehicle collisions 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 – 220

The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of a Homicide investigation.

On Thursday, December 19, 2024, at approximately 12:13 a.m., police responded to a call for a Shooting that occurred at the intersection of Eglinton Avenue East and Markham Road.

It is reported that:

• the victim was walking in the area when he was shot by suspect(s) that were travelling in a vehicle
• officers arrived on scene and located the male victim who had been shot
• life-saving measures were performed, and the victim was transported to hospital by paramedics
• the victim was pronounced deceased at the hospital

The victim has been identified as Adam Christopher Moncrieffe, 34, of Toronto.

If you were in the area at the time of this incident or have any information that could assist with this investigation, please contact police.

Any businesses in the area with video surveillance or anyone driving in this area around midnight who might have dash camera footage, we are asking you to contact investigators to have this video reviewed.

Your information could be crucial in helping us solve this homicide.

We understand that incidents like this cause concern within the community. Please know that we are dedicating all necessary resources to this investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

Two business employees assaulted

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after employees of a downtown business were threatened and assaulted Tuesday.

Just after 5 p.m. police were called to a business near Paisley Street and Norfolk Street. A male who had previously been banned from the business returned and began yelling at staff, threatening to kill them.

As he was being removed from the business he tried to punch two employees but did not make contact. None of the victims were physically injured.

Police were not able to locate the male. The investigation is ongoing.

Home entered while owner sleeping

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a home was entered this week while the owner was asleep.

On Tuesday officers were called to a residence near London Road East and Dufferin Street. The owner said she went to bed about midnight Monday and when she awoke Tuesday morning the front door was ajar and she noticed some property missing.

She checked dumpsters behind nearby businesses and was able to recover some of her property, but is still missing a laptop, cash and identification.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Melissa Anthony at 519-824-1212, ext. 7487, 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 punching two employees

A Breslau man has been arrested after two employees and a customer of a Guelph bar were assaulted earlier this month.

The early morning of December 7 two males were involved in an altercation inside a bar on Woodlawn Road West during which one was punched in the face. As a security employee was attempting to remove one of the males, he was punched in the face by another male.

A second security employee attempted to restrain that male and was bitten on the arm, causing it to bleed.

Officers arrived and arrested a 29-year-old Cambridge man and 29-year-old Toronto man on assault charges.

Further investigation revealed the involvement of a third suspect, who also assaulted the original victim and one of the employees who intervened. He fled before police arrived.

On Tuesday evening a 29-year-old Breslau man attended the police station and was arrested for two counts of assault. All three accused will appear in court January 21.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 215

More than two dozen charges following arrest

A Guelph man faces more than two dozen charges after he was arrested Monday while driving a stolen vehicle.

Monday morning, members of the Guelph Police Service Break Enter Auto Theft Unit and provincial Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad located a male at an address in Kitchener and placed him under arrest.

The male, who had been the subject of an ongoing investigation, was operating a black Audi A7 with fake licence plates attached. The vehicle was determined to have been stolen from Waterloo Region earlier this month. During a search of the vehicle following the male’s arrest, officers located a homemade conducted energy weapon, a switchblade knife, a quantity of suspected crystal methamphetamine and a credit card believed to be stolen.

On October 28, two males attended a Guelph business in a white Audi Q3 with fake licence plates attached. One of the males pried open a lockbox and stole keys to a customer’s 2017 Cadillac. The males then drove off in both vehicles.

On at least two occasions, the same white Audi was used in gas drive-off thefts in Guelph. That vehicle was later recovered in Waterloo Region and determined to have been stolen from Fergus.

Investigation revealed the male arrested Monday is bound by several weapons and driving prohibitions.

A 39-year-old Guelph man faces charges including motor vehicle theft, two counts of possessing stolen property over $5,000, possessing a prohibited weapon, resisting arrest, possessing a controlled substance and more than a dozen counts of breaching court orders. He was held for a bail hearing Tuesday.

Charged with breaking into former employer nine times

A Hamilton man has been charged with breaking into his former Guelph workplace nine times since he was fired.

Just before 3 a.m. Monday police were called for a possible break and enter in progress at a business near Gordon Street and Harvard Road. Officers arrived a few minutes later and observed a grey SUV in the parking lot, which took off at a high rate of speed.

It was located a short time later at a south-end plaza and the two occupants were arrested. A third male was arrested as he walked towards the same plaza.

Investigation revealed one of the males was a former employee of the business who had previously entered the store unlawfully eight times between mid-October and mid-December. Keys to the store were recovered following his arrest.

A 36-year-old Hamilton man is charged with nine counts of break and enter. A 25-year-old Mississauga man and 18-year-old Toronto man are each charge with one count of break and enter. All will appear in court January 31.

$50k in scratch tickets stolen

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after nearly $50,000 worth of scratch-off lottery tickets were stolen from a north-end business.

Police were called Monday morning to a business on Woodlawn Road West. Investigation revealed a suspect had parked a short distance from the business just after 10 p.m. Saturday. More than three hours later the suspect approached the closed business and was able to pry open the front doors to gain entry.

They were captured on video a short time later exiting the business with two reusable shopping bags filled with scratch tickets and fleeing in their vehicle. The owner of the business advised the tickets were not activated at the time of the theft and would be flagged by the lottery corporation so they cannot be redeemed.

The suspect was described as possibly male with a medium build and wearing a black jacket, black pants, a white hoodie, white medical mask and black shoes or boots. Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Anthony Hall at 519-824-1212, ext. 7582, 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.