On February 24, 2016 at 9:45pm two females attended a restaurant located in the area of downtown Guelph. The females observed two males watching and gesturing towards them, which made them uncomfortable. The females left in a vehicle and observed the two males go in a van and follow them. Instead of going home, the females had the wherewithal to take side streets to see if they could get far enough away that the males would lose sight of them. The females were successful in getting away and contacted police immediately.
Police are looking for assistance in locating an older style beige Dodge Caravan. The following description of the two males were provided:
The driver was a white male, approximately 45 years, heavyset, with brown hair, wearing a jacket.
The passenger was a male of Middle Eastern decent, approximately 30-40 years, also with brown hair.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst K. Southgate at 519-824-1212 at extension #7450. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.
Stolen Vehicle – Arrest
On February 24, 2016 at 5pm a male was seen entering a vehicle that was idling in a parking lot off of Speedvale Ave. W. After a few moments, the male fled with the vehicle, a red Toyota. At approximately 10pm, police officers observed that same vehicle located in a parking lot, in close proximity to where it was stolen. As the red Toyota began to pull out of the parking lot, Police conducted a traffic stop and arrested the driver.
A 40 year old Guelph male was arrested and charged with theft or motor vehicle, possession of stolen property over $5000 and breach of probation. He is being held for a bail hearing.
Mischief Investigation Leads to Arrest
On February 25, 2016 Police were called to a variety store located in the area of Gordon / Wellington, where a male had thrown a rock and beer bottle through a window. The male then fled but was located shortly thereafter by police. A 24 year old Guelph male was arrested and charged with mischief under $5000 and two counts of breaching his probation order. He is being held for a bail hearing.
Theft
Police are asking the public’s assistance in a theft investigation. On February 24, 2016, police were called to Regal Road to investigate the theft of a trailer and snowmobile. The trailer is described as a silver 2015 Stealth trailer with licence plate L8279S. The trailer contained valuable electronic fire equipment and a yellow 2010 Skidoo Renegade.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst S. Pettapiece at 519-824-1212 at extension #7374. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.
Police incidents in the last 24 hours
The Guelph Police were involved in 197 incidents in the past 24 hours. Incidents involve everything from traffic stops and accidental 911 calls to domestics and break and enters.