Media Release – April 14, 2026

Arrest after stranger assaulted

A Guelph man was arrested after a stranger sustained a serious head injury early Tuesday.

Approximately 1 a.m. emergency services were called to the parking lot of a plaza on Stone Road West. An altercation between two males left one with a significant cut on his forehead. The two were not known to each other. The victim was transported to hospital for treatment.

The suspect was located nearby and arrested. A 25-year-old Guelph man is charged with assault causing bodily harm and breaching a probation order. He was held for a bail hearing Tuesday. (Occurrence number GU26023905)

Mom and daughter both arrested

A Kitchener mother and daughter were both arrested after more than $1,000 in product was stolen Monday from a Guelph business.

Just before 3:30 p.m. staff of a business in Stone Road Mall advised they had detained two women after the pair were observed selecting items and placing them in their pockets. They were arrested after leaving the store and more than $1,000 in product was recovered.

A 48-year-old Kitchener woman and her 27-year-old daughter were each arrested for theft under $5,000. They will both appear in court July 14. (Occurrence number GU26023809)

$6,200 lost in crypto scam

The Guelph Police Service is again warning the public to be cautious when dealing with individuals online after a Guelph resident lost more than $6,000 in a cryptocurrency scam.

The victim called police Monday evening and advised in February they began communicating with two individuals online. This led to the victim providing nearly $6,200 which they thought was to be invested in cryptocurrency.

When they attempted to withdraw funds a week ago the victim was asked to pay a $5,000 processing fee. They instead called police.

Residents are encouraged to be wary of any telephone call, email or text which requires you to take immediate action. It is always best to independently contact the supposed sender and confirm the legitimacy of the correspondence before taking action. Funds sent through cryptocurrency are almost impossible to recover.

Anyone who suspects they have been the victim of cybercrime or fraud should report it to their local police and to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre’s online reporting system or by phone at 1-888-495-8501. Even if no financial loss has been sustained, interactions can still be reported to the CAFC. (Occurrence number GU26023811)

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours - 253