Media Release – March 25, 2025

Cash register stolen during break-in

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a cash register and other items were stolen from a business near downtown early Monday.

Just after 9 a.m. police were called to a business near Gordon Street and Wellington Street after staff arrived to discover the break-in. Surveillance video showed a male forcing open the rear door just before 5 a.m. He grabbed the register as well as a tablet and phone and fled one minute later.

He was wearing a black coat and pants, white toque and gloves.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Christian Godin at 519-824-1212, ext. 7288, email cgodin@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.

Arrest in large theft from Guelph store

A Brampton man has been arrested after $3,500 worth of merchandise was stolen last December from a Guelph business.

Shortly after 7 p.m. December 2, two men entered a business on Woodlawn Road West. They placed approximately $3,500 worth of tools into two carts and left the store through a rear fire exit. They loaded the merchandise into a black pick-up driven by a third person and fled the scene.

Through investigation the identities of the two males was determined.

On Sunday one of the men was arrested by police in another jurisdiction. A 37-year-old Brampton man is charged with theft under $5,000. He will appear in a Guelph court May 9. The investigation is ongoing.

‘Porch pirate’ fled police

The Guelph Police Service is asking for the public’s help after a man stole from the porch of a Guelph home and later fled police who tried to pull him over.

On March 15, a resident near Arkell Road and Amos Drive reported a theft from his home. Approximately 9 a.m. he received notification on his phone about movement on his surveillance cameras. He checked the footage and noted a male parking a white Hyundai Venue in his driveway before removing a package from the porch. The package contained a watch band and other items with a value of approximately $60.

The suspect was described as a white male with a medium build. He was wearing a red ‘Crooks’ hoodie, black sweatpants, black sneakers and a black and red hat. The vehicle was determined to have fake licence plates attached.

Approximately 2:45 a.m. March 16, the investigating officer spotted the vehicle in the area of Edinburgh Road South and Wilsonview Avenue. When he attempted to stop it the driver took off and was last seen on College Avenue West towards the Hanlon Expressway.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Andrew Kamenz at 519-824-1212, ext. 7566, email akamenz@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.

Stolen Tundra recovered in Montreal

A Toyota Tundra stolen from Guelph in February has been recovered as it was about to be shipped out of the country.

The Guelph Police Service was recently advised a black 2024 Tundra had been recovered at the Port of Montreal. The truck had been stolen during the early hours of February 1 from a driveway near Willow Road and Marksam Road. It was one of two Tundras stolen from Guelph that weekend, which also saw attempts made on four more of the popular pickups.

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.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours - 221