Guelph Police Daily News Release – 04Feb2016

On February 3, 2016 between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., the Guelph Police investigated two shoplifting incidents downtown. A Macdonell Street business and a Carden Street business both reported a female stealing items from their stores.

She is described as white, 30-40 years of age, approximately 5’4” with a heavy build and dyed red hair in a ponytail. She was wearing gold shoes, grey jeans and a grey sweater. She was carrying a red purse and a polka dot bag.

Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst B. Estabrooks at 519-824-1212 at extension #7259. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.

Have you received a scam phone call or email?

Anyone who receives a suspicious communication should immediately report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre or to the institution that it appears to be from.

For information on scams, to report deceptive telemarketing, and if personal or financial information has been unwittingly provided, go to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre Web page.

Only call police if you have lost money to the scam or if you are victim of identity theft.

If you do call police to report a fraud, please call 519-824-1212 ext. 7216 to book an appointment.

The Guelph Polar Plunge live broadcast via Persicope

The Polar Plunge for Special Olympics takes place on Saturday February 6 from 1pm – 4pm at the University of Guelph Johnston Green.

The Guelph Police will be utilizing Periscope to broadcast live footage of the plunge to anyone who cannot make it out for this event. Look for the broadcast from 1pm – 1:30pm and watch Chief Jeff DeRuyter, Mayor Cam Guthrie, MP Lloyd Longfield, UofG vice president Daniel Atlin and many more take the plunge to raise money for the Special Olympics 2016 Spring Games. The broadcast will be titled Guelph Polar Plunge.

We will also be broadcasting on Persicope on Friday Feb 5 at 1:30 p.m. to show some of the Polar Plunge set up at the U of G. The broadcast will be titled Polar Plunge setup.

Download Persicope and follow Guelph Police Service to view broadcasts.

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