Media Release – April 8, 2026

$15k in catalytic converters stolen

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after two catalytic converters valued at more than $15,000 were stolen from a truck at a west-end business.

On Monday staff from a business near Woodlawn Road West and Michener Road reported two of the exhaust components had been cut off one of the trucks in their lot.

Security video showed two individuals entering the lot through an adjacent business property at approximately 11:40 p.m. Saturday. One kept watch while the other cut the converters off the truck. Both suspects were wearing all black clothing with their faces covered and driving a red Hyundai Tucson.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Brent Estabrooks at 519-824-1212, ext. 7259, email bestabrooks@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 GU26022016)

Arrest on 18 counts

A Guelph man currently bound by 18 different driving prohibitions was arrested Tuesday after he was spotted behind the wheel.

Approximately 11 a.m. members of the Guelph Police Service Break Enter Auto Theft unit spotted the man driving on York Road. He was followed to a business just outside the city and arrested as he exited the vehicle.

Investigation revealed he is subject to 18 indefinite prohibitions dating back to 2003 for various offences.

A 41-year-old Guelph man faces 18 counts of driving while prohibited. He will appear in court June 23. The vehicle, which is not registered to the accused, was impounded. (Occurrence number GU26022301)

Fake $100 bills used to buy phone

The Guelph Police Service is investigating and reminding the public to be cautious after nine fake $100 bills were used to buy a phone.

A Guelph resident reported he was selling an iPhone 16 online and was contacted by a prospective buyer. The pair met last Thursday afternoon and the buyer handed over nine $100 bills. When the seller attempted to deposit them days later they were rejected and he realized the bills contained the words ‘Prop money’ within the hologram area. The suspect was described as a black man driving a four-door sedan.

This is at least the fourth such fraud reported to the Guelph Police Service since early December. It is not known if any of the incidents are related.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Ashley McArthur at 519-824-1212, ext. 7105, email amcarthur@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.

Online purchase safety tips

·        Do not meet in a secluded place or invite strangers to your home. Suggest a meet-up during the day at a public location, ideally with video surveillance. The Guelph Police Service offers a Buy & Sell Zone outside the station on Fountain Street East.

·        Have someone come with you to the meet-up. If you can’t have someone come with you, let friends or family know where the meeting is taking place and any details about the buyer or seller.

·        Take screenshots of the advertisements and any contact information provided by the other party.

·        If you are the buyer, do not disclose to the seller how you will be paying if it’s not necessary. If the seller is aware you are attending with cash it creates an opportunity for a robbery to take place.

·        Take note of any vehicles or people associated to the transaction as it is certainly possible that the name they are using online could be false. (Occurrence number GU26022162)

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours - 255