Posted on September 02, 2022

Male arrested after downtown assault

A Guelph male faces charges after a female was assaulted downtown Thursday morning.

Approximately 10:25 a.m. an adult female was waiting outside a business on Wyndham Street North when she was approached by a male unknown to her. The male began yelling then pushed the female with both hands and swung a gym back, striking her on the shoulder. The female declined medical attention.

The male left the area but was arrested a short time later.

A 25-year-old Guelph male is charged with assault and assault with a weapon. He will appear in a Guelph court October 14, 2022.

 

Pickup truck stolen

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a pickup truck was stolen early Thursday from a south-end residence.

A female called police at 6:30 a.m. to advise her white 2015 Chevrolet Colorado was stolen from her driveway sometime since 1 a.m. The truck has distinguishing features including a cracked bumper on the front passenger side, a trailer hitch and folding black leather tonneau cover.

The theft remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Jessica Belcastro at 519-824-1212, ext. 7287, email her at jbelcastro@guelphpolice.ca, leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

 

Replica firearm seized

The Guelph Police Service is cautioning the community about the danger of possessing replica firearms after a BB bun was seized Thursday.

Guelph Police Service officers were called to a group home in the city after staff reported a resident posting photos of himself holding a real-looking handgun. The residence and a vehicle belonging to the group home were searched and a black Baby Desert Eagle .177-calibre BB gun was seized.

Residents were educated on the seriousness of possessing or brandishing such weapons, which can be easily mistaken for real firearms. Ownership of the BB gun could not be established and it was seized for destruction.

seized airsoft gun

 

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours - 226