On February 3, 2014 at 12:30 p.m., the Guelph Police were contacted about a pedestrian being struck in the parking lot of No Frills – 35 Harvard Road. Investigation alleges that a 79-year-old female exited her parked vehicle and was struck and knocked to the ground by a red van that was backing into a parking space. The driver of the van exited his vehicle and spoke to the female but then left before sharing any information. The involved female drove her vehicle to a family members before being taken to hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. This incident happened between 12:15-12:30pm. The driver of the van was a man in his late 40’s, thin, approximately 5’9, believed to be of Italian descent as he spoke to the women involved in Italian.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the investigating officer Cst. Greg Macdonald at 519-824-1212 ext. #7526. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.crimestoppersguelphwellington.com.