Wingham Free Press
Arrest after repeat business break-ins A Guelph man has been arrested after a downtown business was broken into twice over the weekend. Just before midnight Saturday police were called to a business on Quebec Street after the business’ IT person observed someone on camera attempting to pry open a rear door. Officers attended quickly but […]
A 30-year-old Guelph man is charged with trespassing near a residence, two counts of theft under $5,000, possessing stolen property over $5,000, possessing stolen property under $5,000 and 10 counts of driving while prohibited. He was held for a bail hearing Friday. Police believe there may be additional victims who had their vehicles entered and […]
The Guelph Police Service is looking for Jennifer, 44, who was last seen approximately 5 p.m. August 31. She was last seen in the area of Gordon Street and Nottingham Street. Jennifer is described as 5’7” with a thin build, brown short hair and blue eyes and tattoos on her left forearm and lower back. […]
A 16-year-old boy from Wellington County is charged with stunt driving, speeding and careless driving. His licence was suspended for 30 days and his family’s SUV was impounded for 14 days. Seven other drivers were stopped for stunt driving over the weekend, with their speeds ranging from 41 km/h to 55 km/h over the posted […]
Downtown business entered twice The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a downtown business was broken into twice over the weekend. Just before midnight Saturday police were called to a business on Quebec Street after the business’ IT person observed someone on camera attempting to pry open a rear door. Officers attended quickly but the […]
A 55-year-old Guelph man faces charges including possession for the purpose of trafficking, possessing a controlled substance, possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition, three counts of possessing a prohibited weapon, possessing weapons for a dangerous purpose and possessing property obtained by crime. He was held for a bail hearing Thursday. “Fentanyl continues to harm […]
Cash register stolen from business The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a cash register was stolen during a break-in to a downtown business. On Wednesday police were called to the business near Macdonell Street and Norfolk Street after staff arrived to find the front door kicked in. The register containing an undisclosed amount of […]
Home entered, three vehicles stolen The Guelph Police Service is investigating after three vehicles were stolen following a break-in to a home. Just after 8 a.m. Thursday police were called to an address near Willow Road and Applewood Crescent. The homeowner reported the house was entered overnight and items including a wallet and three sets […]
Arrest for possessing child abuse material A Guelph man has been arrested after child sexual abuse and exploitation material was located on devices seized from his home. Earlier this year the Guelph Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit received a tip from the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children about materials located in an […]
Necklace stolen in distraction theft The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a woman had a necklace stolen from around her neck in a parking lot. Approximately 12:30 p.m. last Friday a man and woman were leaving a grocery store on Silvercreek Parkway North when they were approached by a male and female who asked […]