Community Watch

Occurrence number GU2579872 - 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.