On December 13, 2015 at approximately 2:35 a.m. Grace Glofcheskie, was walking north on Woolwich Street in the area of Edwin Street in the city of Guelph when she was struck and killed by a stolen vehicle, a 2007 Ford Escape. As a result of a series of events from this motor vehicle collision the vehicle rolled over and the responsible driver fled the scene on foot.
The Guelph Police worked diligently in their efforts to locate the responsible driver and as a result on December 15, 2015 at 10:19 a.m. a 21-year-old Guelph male was arrested at a motel in the city, for various criminal offences in relation to this case.
The male will be held in custody and will be attending to bail court to answer to the following charges;
Break, Enter and Theft
Possession of Property Obtained By Crime Over $5000
Criminal Negligence Causing Death
Dangerous Driving Causing Death
Flight from Police Causing Death
Breach of Probation
The Guelph Police would like to thank our community for their ongoing assistance in relation to this investigation. The investigation has been significant and the information provided by our community contributed to the quick and timely arrest of this male.
This investigation is still ongoing and the Guelph Police Service is requesting that anyone with information in relation to this matter is asked to contact Sergeant Tina Ryan at 519-824-1212 Ext. 7329. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.