Media Release – April 1, 2025

Business entered through roof

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a north-end business was entered through the roof early Monday.

Approximately 5:50 a.m. police were dispatched to a business near Woodlawn Road West and Nicklin Road. The suspect gained entry by stacking items against an exterior wall then accessing the roof via an emergency ladder. A hole was cut in the ceiling and the suspect used a rope to lower himself down into the business. A quantity of cigarettes were stolen.

The suspect was described as a white male, six feet with a heavy build, shaggy hair and glasses. He was wearing a puffy mid-length winter jacket, hoodie, pants with possibly ‘Deadpool’ written down the leg and Nike shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Caitlin Robinson at 519-824-1212, ext. 7604, email crobinson@guelphpolice.ca, leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Distinctive pickup stolen

The Guelph Police Service is investigating the theft Monday morning of a very distinctive pickup truck.

Approximately 8:30 a.m. a resident near Watson Parkway North and Fleming Drive reported his white 2016 Ram RT had been stolen from the driveway. The truck has oversized tires, black rims, tinter windows and a loud exhaust. As well the grille has been cut out and replaced with a light bar and there are ‘snake eyes’ on the hood that shoot water.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Frazer McCrindle at 519-824-1212, ext. 7327, email fmccrindle@guelphpolice.ca, leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

The Guelph Police Service encourages residents to take steps to protect themselves from auto theft. This can include parking indoors when possible or in well-lit areas, ensuring vehicle doors and windows are closed and locked, employing anti-theft devices to prevent vehicles from being started or steered and using devices to block signals from electronic keys. Please report suspicious activity around unattended vehicles, especially during overnight hours.

Arrest for multiple vehicle entries

A Guelph man has been arrested after several vehicles were entered downtown and thousands of dollars in property was stolen.

Between midnight and 7 a.m. January 15, six parked vehicles were entered by smashing windows. Many were captured on surveillance video. The total damage was estimated at $2,700 and the reported theft was well in excess of $6,000.

A 33-year-old Guelph man was arrested Monday and charged with five counts of mischief under $5,000, five counts of theft under $5,000, possessing stolen property under $5,000 and breach of probation.

He is already in custody on other matters and will appear on these charges April 30.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours - 220