Community Watch

Occurrence number GU25083287 - Theft under $5,000

Approximately 3:35 p.m. December 14 a man was observed selecting several containers of formula at a business near Kortright Road West and Edinburgh Road South. He placed the formula into reusable bags and quickly walked out of the store as loss-prevention staff tried to stop him.

At 4:30 p.m. the same man was observed entering a business near Eramosa Road and Stevenson Street North. Again, he selected numerous containers of formula and placed them inside bags in his cart. As he headed for the exit he was approached by a loss prevention employee and told he was under arrest, but the man fled on foot. He was described as a white male with short light brown hair, wearing a red plaid jacket, black pants and greyish white shoes.

Anyone with information or who recognizes the man in the attached photo is asked to call Constable Jessica Belcastro at 519-824-1212, ext. 7287, email jbelcastro@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.

Occurrence number GU25078898 - Theft under $5,000

Just after 6 p.m. November 15, two men entered a business on Woodlawn Road West. They attended the hardware section, placed a dozen Milwaukee tools in their cart and walked out.

They were described as:

1.  Brown skin, 5’5”, 160 pounds, medium build, black hair, wearing a black t-shirt, grey cargo pants, black hat, black Nike fanny pack and white running shoes

2.  Brown skin, 5’7”, 190 pounds, medium build, black hair, wearing a black long-sleeved shirt, black pants and white running shoes.

They were seen leaving in a white Mazda 3.

Anyone with information or who recognizes the men in the attached photo is asked to call Constable Todd Van Iersel at 519-824-1212, ext. 7557, email tvaniersel@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.

Occurrence number GU25076383 - Fraud

In late November a Guelph woman in her 70s reported her cards had been compromised after she received messages from her bank about unusual transactions.

Her debit card was used to withdraw $3,500 cash while her Visa card was used at a south-end LCBO to buy two bottles of Chateau Margaux wine valued at $2,100 each.

Anyone with information or who recognizes the male in the attached photos is asked to call Constable Layne Beaver at 519-824-1212, ext. 7607, email lbeaver@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.

Occurrence number GU25079872 - Theft under $5,000

Approximately 4:25 p.m. December 1 five men entered the LCBO on Clair Road East. Three picked up cases of vodka off a cart while another filled a bag with loose bottles and the fifth waited at the front door to open the entry gate and allow them to flee. The stolen alcohol was valued at nearly $2,400.

The men arrived and left in a white Toyota Tundra pickup with a black box and tailgate and licence plate starting with AA.

Anyone with information, or who recognizes the individuals or vehicle in the photos, is asked to call Constable Jessica Belcastro at 519-824-1212, ext. 7287, email jbelcastro@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.

Occurrence number GU25080265 - Counterfeit currency/fraud

On December 3, a resident near Fleming Road and Severn Drive reported he was selling an iPhone 15 Pro through Facebook Marketplace. A male attended the victim's residence and handed over seven $100 bills later determined to be counterfeit.

The male was described as 18-20 years of age with brown skin and wearing a black puffy coat. Investigation revealed he arrived at and left the victim's residence in a white Mercedes with two other males.

Anyone with information or who recognizes the man in the attached photo 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.

* Note, on December 14 a resident of the north end reported a similar transaction, during which the suspect handed over 10 counterfeit $100 bills and fled with the victim's iPhone 16 Pro. The suspect description is similar but it is not known at this time if the incidents are related.

Occurrence number GU25080178 - Theft Under $5,000

On December 3, 2025, a resident of an apartment building in the downtown area of Guelph reported a package had been stolen from outside her door. The package, which contained disassembled furniture, was delivered at approximately noon and stolen 30 minutes later.

Security video captured an image of a person of interest. He was described as a white male in his mid-20s to mid-30s, tall and thin with short brown hair. He was wearing a green winter jacket over a Toronto Blue Jays jersey, dark pants and black Nike running shoes.

Anyone with information or who recognizes the man in the attached photo is asked to call Constable Todd Van Iersel at 519-824-1212, ext. 7557, email tvaniersel@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.

Occurrence number GU25067371 - Break and Enter

Shortly before 2 p.m. October 8, a resident near Willow Road and Elmira Road North went home after receiving a notification about movement on his security cameras. He discovered a window at the rear of the residence had been shattered.

A quantity of cash and expensive items including a Rolex watch, various other jewelry and designer bags were missing.

A suspect captured on security video was described as a white or Asian male, 25 to 35 years with a medium build and short hair. He was wearing a grey hoodie, grey sweatpants with black zipper on the pocket, a blue and white baseball cap, grey or black Nike running shoes, a black backpack and a blue medical mask.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Cole Ridsdale at 519-824-1212, ext. 7546, email cridsdale@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.

Occurrence number GU25052860 - Graffiti

On August 13, 2025, the owner of two commercial buildings on Wyndham Street North near Cork Street East reported both had been vandalized with black spray paint. The suspects had even used a ladder to spray high up on the back of the building.

Several suspects were caught on security video. 

Occurrence number GU25052702 - Break and Enter

Approximately 1:40 a.m. August 13, 2025, police were dispatched to an alarm call at a business near Speedvale Avenue East and Stevenson Street North. Three men attended the business and one used a sledgehammer to smash a rear door and gain entry. More than $7,000 in product was stolen and damage was estimated at $1,000. The suspects were described as:

1. White male, all black clothing with white accents, gloves and a balaclava

2. This male has been identified and arrested

3. Driver, wearing a blue shirt, jeans, black, red and white hat and a red bandana

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Dan Urbshas at 519-824-1212, ext. 7240, email durbshas@guelphpolice.ca or leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.