Category: Guelph

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after three vehicles were reported stolen Monday. Two of them have since been recovered.

Approximately 8:25 a.m. police were called to a business near Woolwich Street and Woodlawn Road West. A Guelph man had parked his grey 2019 Ford F150 and returned 45 minutes later to find the truck missing. The keys had been left inside.

Approximately 10:30 a.m. a resident near Edinburgh Road South and Youngman Drive reported his 2014 Hyundai Accent stolen overnight from the street in front of his house. Just before 5 p.m. the car was located at an address on Speedvale Avenue East. A male was caught on security video parking the car and later placing some personal items inside.

At 5 p.m. police received a call from a business near Woodlawn Road West and Elmira Road North. An employee reported earlier in the day they had noticed a 2021 Volvo truck missing from the lot. Security video showed a black SUV entering the lot at 7:33 a.m.

A suspect exited the SUV and entered the Volvo and both were driven out of the lot. Staff were able to track the truck via GPS to an address in Cambridge, where it was recovered without any visible damage.

Also Monday, police in Halton Region recovered a 2024 Toyota Highlander which had been reported stolen Sunday evening from a parking lot near Gordon Street and Clair Road West. The vehicle had sustained significant interior damage.

All of the thefts remain under investigation.

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.

A Guelph man faces assault and robbery charges after another man had his vehicle and phone stolen over an outstanding debt.

Approximately 7:40 p.m. June 3 an officer patrolling near Speedvale Avenue East and Delhi Street was waved down by a man reporting he was robbed. He said he went downtown to pick someone up when another man – who is known to him – got into the vehicle and demanded payment of a debt.

They drove to the area of that intersection where the other man removed the car keys and the victim’s phone and fled. A short time later the suspect returned to the area and took the vehicle, which was located by police in a nearby parking lot.

The suspect was seen entering a nearby apartment building but was not located. On Monday night he was arrested by police in another jurisdiction and returned to Guelph.

A 57-year-old Guelph man is charged with robbery, assault with a weapon, theft of a motor vehicle, theft under $5,000 and nine counts of driving while prohibited. He was held for a bail hearing Tuesday.

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a break-in Friday afternoon at a home in the Exhibition Park area.

Approximately 4:30 p.m. police were called to an address near Kathleen Street and London Road West. The homeowner returned after being out for a couple of hours and discovered a rear window broken. A quantity of jewelry was stolen.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Peter Gatto at 519-824-1212, ext. 7614, 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.

Toyota Highlander stolen

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a Toyota Highlander was stolen Sunday evening from a south-end parking lot.

A Guelph man called police approximately 10:20 p.m. He reported he parked his black 2024 Highlander in a parking lot at Gordon Street and Clair Road West at 7 p.m. When he came back three hours later it was missing.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Jessica Belcastro at 519-824-1212, ext. 7287, 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 after traffic stop

A Guelph man is charged with impaired driving after a traffic stop Sunday evening.

Just after 8 p.m. police received information about someone possibly driving while impaired. The vehicle was located in the west end and pulled over. Officers detected a strong odour of burned cannabis inside the vehicle and could see used and unused cannabis cigarettes inside.

The driver performed poorly on a roadside sobriety test. He was arrested and transported to the police station, where an officer trained in drug recognition concluded his ability to operate a vehicle was impaired by a drug.

A 51-year-old Guelph man is charged with impaired driving and driving with cannabis readily available. His licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The Guelph Police Service would like to encourage the public to 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.

A Guelph man is charged with breaching court orders after he was observed setting a fire outside a north-end business.

Approximately 8:30 a.m. September 12, emergency services responded to a plaza at Woolwich Street and Woodlawn Road East. A witness said he saw a man near the dumpsters and when he walked away the witness observed smoke and metre-high flames.

Further investigation showed a man on security video lighting a cigarette and then kneeling down next to the dumpsters. A short time later he walks away and flames can be seen.

The suspect was identified and it was determined he is on bail with a condition not to possess a lighter or other device to produce a flame.

A 27-year-old Guelph man is charged with failing to comply with a release order and breach of probation. He was held for a bail hearing and has been released to appear in court October 2.

A Guelph man faces robbery, weapons and mischief charges after several incidents early Friday.

Approximately 2:20 a.m. police were called about a man walking in the street near Victoria Road North and Speedvale Avenue East carrying a shovel. The man struck three passing vehicles with the shovel, causing damage to each of them.

More than 20 minutes later, the same man entered a business near Victoria Road North and Eramosa Road. He tried unsuccessfully to buy cigarettes before threatening staff and eventually leaving with stolen products.

As officers were in the area searching for the suspect, police received a report of a man inside a business at Speedvale Avenue East and Stevenson Street North. After another unsuccessful attempt to buy items, he threatened staff while attempting to steal beer.

He was located in the area by officers a few minutes later and arrested.

A 42-year-old Guelph man is charged with two counts of robbery, three counts of mischief under $5,000, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, breach of probation and failing to comply with a release order. He was held for a bail hearing Friday.

Private broker arrested in ongoing investigation

A Guelph man who claimed to be a private mortgage and loan broker has been arrested during an ongoing investigation into alleged misappropriation of hundreds of thousands of dollars.

The Guelph Police Service’s Fraud Unit executed a search warrant last week at the male’s residence and seized multiple electronic devices and documents pertaining to the investigation.

Between 2019 and 2024, the man allegedly impersonated clients to secure unauthorized loans, accepted funds for fake loans without investing them as agreed, and claimed borrowers were unable to keep up with loan repayments leading to some investors with significant financial losses.

The Guelph Police Service is aware of several victims and losses in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. The investigation is ongoing.

A 48-year-old Guelph man is charged with four counts of fraud over $5,000, 17 counts of uttering a forged document and nine counts of identity theft. He will appear in court November 4.

SUV used to pull store door open

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after suspects used a truck to pull the door open at a north-end business early Wednesday.

Approximately 4:50 a.m. a security company called police to report the break-in at a business near Woodlawn Road West and Arrow Road. Two men had attached a chain to an SUV and used it to pull open the front door, shattering the glass in the process. Officers arrived minutes later but the suspects were gone.

A large number of smoke detectors and electrical breakers were reported missing.

The first suspect was wearing a dark grey sweatshirt over a blue or green shirt, grey baseball cap, black pants and black shoes with white soles. The second was wearing a light grey sweatshirt, black pants, dark shoes with white soles, red gloves and a ball cap. They were driving a black Ford Explorer.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Brad Townsend at 519-824-1212, ext. 7135, 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 after erratic driving

A Guelph man faces impaired driving charges after witnesses reported his erratic driving Wednesday afternoon.

Just after 4 p.m. a witness reported a blue SUV being driven on the wrong side of the road and into oncoming lanes at York Road and Elizabeth Street. The erratic driving continued towards the downtown, with the subject vehicle at times completely on the wrong side of the road forcing other drivers to take evasive action.

Officers located and pulled the vehicle over on Wellington Street West. They detected a strong odour of alcohol on the driver’s breath and noted he needed their help when exiting the vehicle as he was unable to stand without falling over.

He was arrested and transported to the police station, where tests revealed he had more than twice the legal amount of alcohol in his system.

A 74-year-old Guelph man is charged with impaired driving and dangerous driving. His licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for seven days. He will appear in court October 10.

The Guelph Police Service would like to encourage the public to 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 – 235

A Guelph woman has been charged with careless driving after driving around barricades and causing approximately $100,000 in damage to police equipment.

On September 19 officers were investigating a fatal pedestrian collision at Paisley Road and Alma Street North and had closed both roads.

Approximately 7:40 p.m. a driver went around large Road Closed signs at Paisley Road and Bagot Street. She drove around police vehicles and past officers yelling at her to stop, then entered the collision scene and collided with a tripod-mounted 3D scanner being used in the investigation and rendering it inoperable.

A 66-year-old Guelph woman has been charged with careless driving.

Motorists are reminded it is crucial to obey all signage and to not drive on closed roads for the safety of investigators and the public.

A Montreal man faces several charges after he was caught with a stolen vehicle in Guelph this week.

On Monday night, members of the Guelph Police Service Break Enter Auto Theft Unit were investigating a stolen 2024 Toyota Sequoia SUV parked near Victoria Road North and Ingram Drive.

Officers saw two men in a Land Rover approach the vehicle and begin putting fuel into it from a gas can. Officers approached and identified themselves. One of the men got into the driver’s seat of the Land Rover in an attempt to flee, but was removed from the vehicle by officers.

The man did not listen to commands and attempted to flee on foot while flailing his arms but was eventually arrested. The second suspect fled behind a residence and was not located.

Investigation revealed the arrested man is on bail with a condition to reside with his surety in Montreal and not to attend the Province of Ontario or occupy the driver’s seat of a vehicle.

The licence plates on the Land Rover had been stolen and officers are still trying to determine whether the vehicle itself is stolen. A search of the Land Rover revealed tools including pliers, a window breaker, unlock kit and a saw. Officers also recovered blank car keys and a scanning device which could be attached to a vehicle’s diagnostic system.

A 27-year-old Montreal man is charged with possessing stolen property over $5,000, possessing stolen property under $5,000, resisting arrest, wearing a disguise while committing an offence, possessing break-in instruments, possessing an auto master key and five counts of breaching a bail order. He will appear in bail court September 26.

The investigation is ongoing.

A Guelph man has been charged following a collision late last month that claimed the life of a cyclist.

Approximately 3:20 p.m. August 29, emergency services were called to the intersection of Elmira Road North and Massey Road for a collision between a bicycle and a garbage truck. The cyclist, a 37-year-old man, was declared deceased at the scene. The operator of the garbage truck was not physically injured.

A 37-year-old Guelph man has been charged with careless driving causing death. He will appear in court December 17.

Two people face impaired driving charges following separate collisions over the weekend.

Just before 11 a.m. Friday, police were called to a single-vehicle collision on Woolwich Street near London Road where a car had struck a hydro pole.

Officers spoke to the driver and confirmed he is currently a suspended driver. Following further investigation he was arrested for impaired driving and dangerous driving.

A 34-year-old Guelph man will appear in court November 4.

Approximately 8:40 p.m. Sunday police were called to the area of Scottsdale Drive and Ironwood Road for reports of a parked vehicle being struck. Officers arrived and observed a car with extensive damage.

They spoke to a woman who had an odour of alcohol on her breath. After failing a roadside breath test she was arrested and transported to the police station, where further tests showed she had more than three times the legal limit of alcohol in her system.

A 46-year-old Guelph woman is charged with impaired driving and dangerous driving. She was held for a bail hearing Monday.

Both drivers 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 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.

A Guelph teen faces assault and weapons charges after police were called Friday evening for a report of someone with a knife.

Approximately 5:40 p.m. residents in the area of Metcalfe Street and Emma Street reported a disturbance between a male and female known to each other. A female was observed leaving her home with a large knife.

Several witnesses called 911 as the woman walked up and down the street with the knife in her hand while yelling and swearing. Eventually witnesses were able to get the knife away from her.

A 16-year-old Guelph girl is charge with possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, assault and two counts of breaching court orders. She was held for a bail hearing and has been released to appear in court October 2.

A Guelph man and Cambridge teen face assault charges after two security officers were attacked Saturday.

Approximately 5:35 p.m. several young people were in the food court area of Stone Road Mall with their hoods up. Security officers asked them to remove their hoods per mall policy. When they refused they were escorted out of the mall.

Once outside, one of the males pushed an officer before the others joined in, punching and kicking both security officers several times. Eventually the victims were able to detain one of the males and the others fled on foot. Responding officers saw one of the youths running from the area and he was caught following a foot pursuit.

A 22-year-old Guelph man and 16-year-old Cambridge boy are each charged with two counts of assault. The man was also charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking after quantities of suspected crack cocaine and cash were found on his person.

The man will appear in court November 7. The teen was held for a bail hearing and has been released to appear in court October 15.

The investigation is ongoing.