Guelph Police Daily News Release – 14July2016

Break and enter

On July 13, 2016 at 8:40 a.m., the Guelph Police went to a Dawson Road business to investigate a break and enter. A male climbed the fence to the yard, entered several vehicles and damaged the door to a shed to gain entry.

Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst T. Van Iersel at 519-824-1212 at extension #7557. 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.

Theft from cars – arrest

On July 13, 2016 at 6:33 a.m., the Guelph Police were called to the area of Freshmeadow Way for a male going through cars. Police located the man lying on a driveway on Queensdale Crescent and he was arrested. The subsequent search discovered stolen property and a small quantity of Marihuana.

Brent Tansley, 33 years of London has been charged with possession of stolen property, possession of a controlled substance and breach of probation. He will appear in court on August 12, 2016.

Art stolen

On July 13, 2016 at 9:37 p.m., the Guelph Police went to a Douglas Street business for the report of a theft. A man stole a painting that is described as being a collage picture with bright colours and is 48” x 48” in size. The male is described as white, approximately 30 years old and wearing a baseball cap. He seemed to speak with a stutter and had a skateboard.

Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst V. Vriens at 519-824-1212 at extension #7198. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.

Road safety in Guelph

The Guelph Police have had a busy first half of the year trying to make Guelph Roads safer through enforcement. The Highway Traffic Act covers everything from permits and licences to equipment, rules of the road and more. Here are enforcement numbers for some of the rules of the road from January 1 to July 13.

2,761 speeding

236 disobey sign

144 disobey stop sign

134 Drive distracted

110 red light – fail to stop

Each year in Canada, about 2,000 people are killed and 165,000 are injured (10,000 seriously) while using our roads and costs society $37 billion annually.

We need to respect every individual on the road and the laws that are laid down for our safety. Police enforcement of the rules of the road is just a small piece. It is incumbent upon the police and the public to work together to ensure that roadways are safe.

Police incidents from the past 24 hours

The Guelph Police were involved in 200 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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