On October 17, 2016, the Guelph Police received the report that a youth had been approached by a man in a vehicle. It is alleged that at approximately 3:30 p.m., the male youth was walking home from school westbound on June Avenue. He turned onto Strathmere Place when a white van stopped and a male asked through the passenger window “Do you want a drive home?” The youth said no and ran home.
The male is described as between the ages of 30 and 40, with short hair, a greying beard, with a tanned complexion. The vehicle is described as a white cargo van with no windows in the back.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. A. Nagrodski at 519-824-1212 at extension #7137. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.
Theft from cars – two arrested
On October 18, 2016 at 1:22 a.m., the Guelph Police went to the Dumbarton Street area for the report of two males checking cars. Two males were later located, found to have stolen property on them and they were arrested.
Cody Allison, 18 years of Guelph has been charged with three counts of possession of stolen property. He will appear in court on November 29, 2016.
Steven Armstrong, 21 years of Guelph has been charged with three counts of possession of stolen property. He will appear in court on November 29, 2016.
Stolen vehicle
On October 17, 2016 the Guelph Police received the report of a stolen vehicle. Sometime between 2:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. a blue 2004 Lexus RX33 SUV plate number BYBA510 was stolen from Fountain Street across from the Provincial Court house.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contactGuelph Police at 519-824-1212 at extension #7241. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.
Downtown arrest
On October 17, 2016 at 5:22 p.m., the Guelph Police went to the rear of 10 Paisley Street to deal with a group of individuals that had been previously asked to leave. One of the males was found to have conditions to not attend this property. He was arrested and the subsequent search discovered a small knife. The man also has the condition to not possess any weapons.
The 43-year-old man of no fixed address has been charged with two counts of breach of recognizance. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing on October 18, 2016.
Guelph canine General assists Waterloo – arrest made
On October 17, 2016 at 3:04 a.m., Waterloo Regional Police responded to a hit and run motor vehicle collision on Blackbridge Road, Cambridge. The vehicle had extensive damage and the driver had fled prior to police arrival.
Guelph Police Canine General was requested to assist in searching for the driver. The canine team arrived facing a 30 minute delay but they tracked the driver and located him hiding in a bush area. While being arrested the man assaulted a police officer. A search subsequent to his arrest discovered stolen property on him.
The 33-year-old Kitchener man was charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, fail to remain, drive while suspended, possession of stolen property and assault police. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing on October 17, 2016.
Theft from cars
On October 17, 2016 the Guelph Police received ten reports from Guelph residents about thefts from their cars. The locations were Vancouver Drive, Gordon Street, Atto Drive, Ferman Drive, Brant Avenue, Drew Street, Westminster Avenue, Wilkie Crescent and two on Massey Road.
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.
Police incidents over the last 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.
