GPS Daily Update 20Feb2025

Man arrested in vehicle damage spree

A Guelph man faces dozens of charges after 26 vehicles had their windows smashed downtown early Tuesday.

Approximately 3:30 a.m. police began receiving reports of vehicles with damaged side windows. All damaged vehicles were parked in the areas of Cork Street and Yarmouth Street. It is believed the suspect was looking for items to steal, however no thefts were reported from any of the vehicles.

The total damage is estimated at more than $13,000.

It was believed the suspect sustained an injury to his hand or forearm, as blood was found at the scene including inside some of the damaged vehicles. He was captured on surveillance video at one of the scenes.

On Wednesday afternoon the male was located downtown and arrested. He was found to have sustained injuries consistent with the evidence at the scenes.

A 33-year-old Guelph man is charged with 26 counts each of mischief under $5,000 and attempted theft under $5,000, two counts of failing to comply with a bail order and one count of breaching a probation order. He was held for a bail hearing Thursday.

If anyone had their vehicle damaged in the downtown area during the early morning hours of Tuesday and has not reported it to police, please call Constable Michael Braga at 519-824-1212, ext. 7144, or email [email protected].

Gun threat leads to robbery charge

A Guelph man is charged with robbery after a store clerk was threatened for refusing to sell beer after-hours.

Just after 2 a.m. Thursday, a man arrived in an Uber to a business on Speedvale Avenue East. He attempted to buy three cans of beer but was told by the clerk he could not sell them due to the time. The man left the store, but came back in a short time later and asked if the clerk would sell him beer if he had a gun pointed at him.

During the conversation the man had his hands in his pockets and was fidgeting, causing the clerk to fear he had a weapon. When the clerk picked up the phone to call police the man grabbed six more beers and left the store.

He was located a short time later and placed under arrest.

A 25-year-old Guelph man is charged with robbery and disobeying a court order. He will appear in court May 23.

Pokemon sets stolen in break-in

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after three costly sets of Pokemon cards were stolen during a north-end break and enter.

At 12:40 a.m. Thursday police received an alarm activation for a business near Woodlawn Road and Woolwich Street. Officers arrived and found the front door unlocked and scratches near the interior locking mechanism.

Staff arrived and reported four Pokemon Greninja card sets – valued at $190 each – were missing.

The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Danielle Driscoll at 519-824-1212, ext. 7565, 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 – 264

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