Guelph Police Daily News Release – 08Nov2016

On November 7, 2016 at 12:55 p.m., the Guelph Police became involved an a theft investigation after a man who suffered a theft from his car overnight in Mississauga had tracked his stolen IPAD to Guelph, locating a male and female with it. Police were called and located the two suspects in a Honda Civic on Paisley Road and both were arrested. Continued investigation discovered that the Civic had been reported stolen from Waterloo on November 6, 2016. A search located multiple identity documents, credit cards and also break in instruments. Victims of the thefts were from Kitchener, Waterloo and Mississauga.

A 31-year-old man of no fixed address has been charged with two counts of possession of stolen property under $5,000, possession of break in instruments, 12 counts of possession of identity information, 12 counts of possession of government documents, possession of credit cards unauthorized, breach of recognizance and 3 counts of breach of probation. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing on November 8, 2016.

A 39-year-old female of no fixed address has been charged with two counts of possession of stolen property under $5,000, possession of break in instruments, 12 counts of possession of identity information, 12 counts of possession of government documents, possession of credit cards unauthorized and 6 counts of breach of probation. She has been held in custody pending a bail hearing on November 8, 2016.

Break and enter

On November 7, 2016 at 12:39 p.m., the Guelph Police went to a Bathgate Drive residence to investigate a break and enter. The culprit(s) entered the home through an unlocked side door sometime between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. A laptop, watch, ring and money is reported stolen.

Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst M. Oliver at 519-824-1212 at extension #7262. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.

A safe community starts with a safe home. Protect yourself and your family with these home safety tips from Guelph Police investigative support services. You can also check out recent break and enter locations by going to our crime mapping page.

Break and enter

On November 7, 2016 at 9:04 a.m., the Guelph Police went to a Guelph group home on Stone Road to investigate a break and enter. The culprit(s) entered the basement classroom sometime over the weekend. The theft of an IPAD, laptop and wireless mouse is reported.

Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst P. Hinchliffe at 519-824-1212 at extension #7408. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.

A safe community starts with a safe home. Protect yourself and your family with these home safety tips from Guelph Police investigative support services. You can also check out recent break and enter locations by going to our crime mapping page.

Property damage

On November 7, 2016 at 5:32 a.m., the Guelph Police went to 19 Woodlawn Road East for the report of property damage. In total, four cars were reported as damaged sometime overnight. Three had windows smashed and the other had its convertible soft top cut.

Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst K. Dunn at 519-824-1212 at extension #7180. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.

Theft from cars

On November 7, 2016 the Guelph Police received eleven reports from Guelph residents about thefts from their cars. The locations were Grove Street, Audrey Avenue, Imperial Road South, Paisley Road, Clarke Street West, Upton Crescent, Washburn Drive, two on Exhibition Street and two on Hebert Street.

This crime is easily avoided by locking your cars, keeping valuables out of sight or removed from your vehicle and parked in a well-lit and visible area where possible. If you do fall victim to this crime, please report using the Guelph Police CopLogic online reporting system. You can find this on the Guelph Police website under Online Reporting. You can also check out recent theft from car locations by going to our crime mapping page.

Bicycles stolen

Four more stolen bikes were reported on November 7, 2016 taken from residential and commercial properties in Guelph. One was taken from outside a Wyndham Street North bar and three were taken from the Gordon Street South area.

Bike theft continues to be an ongoing concern. Heavy duty locks for bikes even when indoors gives you the best protection against theft.

Police incidents over the last 24 hours

The Guelph Police were involved in 221 incidents in this time frame. Incidents involve everything from traffic stops and accidental 911 calls to domestics and break and enters.

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