Break-in to storage containers
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a four-wheeler and other property was stolen from storage containers at an east-end business.
In the evening of March 12, 2024, officers were called to a business on Elizabeth Street. A Milton man who has a storage container on the property attended and found his lock had been cut off. Examination revealed a green 2014 Polaris Sportsman valued at approximately $8,000 was missing, as well as a generator, mountain bike and jewelry box.
A second storage container had also been entered, though the owner of that unit reported just a minor theft. Officers located a large hole which had been cut in a fence surrounding the storage yard.
Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Derek Vanden Enden at 519-824-1212, ext. 7107, email him at [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.
Break and Enter – Arrest
On January 29, 2024, the Guelph Police Service initiated an investigation into a commercial break and enter. A commercial establishment, located in the south end, had been broken into and several items vandalized. Estimated cost to the victim was $3000.
As a result of the subsequent investigation, three youths were identified as suspects. On the morning of March 13, 2024, two 14-year-old male youths were arrested and charged with break and enter.
A third suspect has not been located at this time. If you have any information about this incident, you can leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips. You can also call police at 519-824-1212.
Garage Fire
On March 13, 2024, at 4:45pm, the Guelph Police Service and the Guelph Fire Department were called to a north end residence for the report of a fire. A vehicle in a residential garage caught on fire and this spread to the house. The Guelph Fire Department was able to quickly extinguish the flames. Damage to the house is described as substantial.
There are no injuries in this incident. This fire is not considered suspicious.
Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 211