Guelph Police Daily News Release – 09Nov2016

A shoplifting investigation from October 3, 2016 at a Clair Road grocery store resulted in two suspects being identified and sought by police.

On November 8, 2016 members of the Guelph Police High Enforcement Action Team (HEAT) located the wanted parties on Carden Street and they were arrested. A search then discovered identity documents that had been reported from theft from car incidents in October.

A subsequent search warrant at a south end home was then executed and more identity documents and property believed to be stolen was seized.

A 22-year-old Guelph man has been charged with theft under $5,000 and three counts of breach of probation. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing on November 9, 2016.

A 24-year-old Guelph female has been charged with theft under $5,000. She has been held in custody pending a bail hearing on November 9, 2016.

Stolen truck

On November 9, 2016 at 6:26 a.m., the Guelph Police received the report that a white 2011 GMC Canyon pickup truck had been stolen from Laughland Lane sometime overnight. It has plate number 554 8ZM.

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

Impaired driver arrested

On November 8, 2016 at 11:17 p.m., the Guelph Police conducted a traffic stop on Woolwich Street with a car. Investigation determined the male driver was impaired by alcohol and he was arrested.

James Cimini, 25 years of Guelph has been charged with impaired driving and drive over 80mg. He will appear in court on November 22, 2016.

Theft from cars

On November 8, 2016 the Guelph Police received five reports from Guelph residents about thefts from their cars. The locations were Balsam Drive, Victoria Road North, King Street and two on Burns Drive.

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.

Speed enforcement

On November 8 – Stone Road at Monticello Crescent from 1:15 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. – 10 tickets issued.

Police incidents over the last 24 hours

The Guelph Police were involved in 188 incidents in this time frame. Incidents involve everything from traffic stops and accidental 911 calls to domestics and break and enters.

Over 150,000 Monthly Readers! 1 Million+ Across the entire FreePress Network.