Teens Charged In Series Of Home Invasions

On December 31, 2015, at 12:30 a.m., the Guelph Police went to a Rodgers Road residence to investigate the report of a break and enter. Investigation alleges that people wearing disguises confronted the residents within the dwelling. The residents were confined to an area of the home while the males went through rooms. No injuries were reported.

A 16-year-old Guelph female has been charged with five counts of robbery with a weapon, five counts of forcible confinement, disguise with intent and break and enter. She will appear in court on February 24, 2016.

Kaylah Algate, 19 years of Guelph has been charged with five counts of robbery with a weapon, five counts of forcible confinement, disguise with intent and break and enter. She will appear in court on February 23, 2016.

The investigation is ongoing with more arrests anticipated.

Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst D. VandenEnden at 519-824-1212 at extension #7107. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.

Vehicle strikes home

On January 7, 2016 at 3:15 p.m., the Guelph Police went to Raspberry Lane near Grange Road for the report of a car striking a house. It is alleged that the 49-year-old Guelph male driving a Buick SUV left the roadway and struck a house. He was taken to Guelph General Hospital for precautionary reasons. His 8-year-old passenger was not injured.

The driver has been charged with careless driving and drive motor vehicle – no licence under the Highway Traffic Act.

Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst M. Powell at 519-824-1212 at extension #7206. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.

Break and enter

On January 7, 2016, the Guelph Police went to a Neeve Street apartment to investigate a break and enter. The resident woke at 3:30 a.m. to find an unknown male in his apartment. A theft of two laptops and guitar equipment is reported.

Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst J. Schleen at 519-824-1212 at extension #7570. 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.

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