Community Watch
At the Guelph Police Service we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and ensuring the safety of all who live, work and play in our safe and diverse community.
Every day we rely on our community partners to help us in achieving that mission.
On this page we share photos of individuals and/or vehicles of interest during ongoing investigations.
Individuals appearing on the page are persons of interest that once identified will aid in an investigation. If you recognize any persons or vehicles on this page, please contact the officer listed and quote the occurrence number provided.
Please do not confront or attempt to contact these individuals directly.
Occurrence number GU26052748 - Theft Under $5,000
Approximately 5 p.m. August 6, three women entered a business on Stone Road West. They placed nearly $1,900 worth of bedding, curtains and rugs in their carts and walked out of the store.
They were described as:
1. 20-25, 5’4”, medium build with brown hair in a bun and wearing a dark brown dress and white shoes
2. 20-25, 5’3”, slim build with brown hair in a bun and wearing a black and white dress and pink and white running shoes
3. 30-35, 5’6”, medium build with brown hair in a bun, wearing a pink and black dress, black shoes and carrying a black purse
Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Dallas Baker at 519-824-1212, ext. 7217, or email dbaker@guelphpolice.ca.
Occurrence number GU26038037 - Attempted Fraud
Approximately 11:30 a.m. June 10 officers were called to a south-end bank.
An employee reported a man was in the branch attempting to open an account, however staff believed the documents he was using to prove his identity were fake. He left before police arrived.
The man was described as white, in his 30s with a slim build. Anyone who has information or recognizes the man in the attached photograph is asked to call Constable Philip Surafel at 519-824-1212, ext. 7815, or email psurafel@guelphpolice.ca.
Occurrence number GU26030775 – Theft under $5,000
On May 12, two males entered a business on Woodlawn Road West. They placed a number of Milwaukee tools into a cart and walked out of the store making no attempt to pay for the items.
The stolen items were valued at approximately $1,000. The suspects were described as:
1. White, 30s, medium build and wearing a black sweater, black pants, a black and orange baseball cap and sunglasses
2. South Asian, 30s, medium to heavy build, beard and wearing a black sweater, black pants, black baseball cap
Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Jonathan Schleen at 519-824-1212, ext. 7570 or email jschleen@guelphpolice.ca.
Occurrence number GU26002111 - Counterfeit currency/fraud
On January 10, a Cambridge woman said she attended downtown Guelph to meet a man interested in purchasing a bracelet she listed for sale online. The man handed over 20 $100 bills.
The seller was concerned about the legitimacy of the bills, but the man assured her they were real and left the area with the bracelet.
If anyone has information or recognizes the males in the attached photos they are asked to contact Detective Constable Cameron Keddie at ckeddie@guelphpolice.ca.
Occurrence GU26004891 - Counterfeit currency
On January 22, a Guelph man reported two days earlier he had arranged to meet a woman at Stone Road Mall as she was interested in an iPhone he was selling online. The woman handed over $850 in $50 and $100 bills. The seller later learned the bills were fake when he attempted to deposit them.
The woman was described as white, early 20s with dark brown hair and wearing a dark jacket, green track pants and large hoop earrings. It is believed she was a passenger in a white SUV.
Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Jash Manani at 519-824-1212, ext. 7273 or email jmanani@guelphpolice.ca.
Occurrence number GU25074672 - Theft Under $5,000
On November 6, just before 3 p.m., four men entered a business near Gordon Street and Harvard Road and walked out with a large amount of baby formula.
They were described as:
1. Brown skin, 33–40, 5’11”, thin build, black greying hair, light beard, brown winter jacket with black patches, light grey t-shirt
2. Brown skin, 30-38, 5’11”, medium build, black hair, black winter jacket, grey hoodie
3. Brown skin, 18-27, 5’7” to 5’9”, thin build, black hair, black winter jacket, black t-shirt
4. Brown skin, 5’11” to 6’, 30-38, heavy build, black hair, black beard, baseball cap, black hoodie with yellow print on sleeves
The four men were seen leaving the area in a black Dodge Caravan.
Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Todd Van Iersel at 519-824-1212, ext. 7557 or email tvaniersel@guelphpolice.ca.
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 or email lbeaver@guelphpolice.ca.
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 or email jbelcastro@guelphpolice.ca,.
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 or email cgodin@guelphpolice.ca.
* 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 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 or email cridsdale@guelphpolice.ca.
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 or email durbshas@guelphpolice.ca.
