Media Release – August 6, 2026

Jeep stolen from driveway

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a Jeep was stolen from the owner’s driveway early Thursday.

Just before 6 a.m. a resident near Elmira Road South and Rochelle Drive reported her white four-door 2026 Wrangler had been stolen. A suspect in a light-coloured hoodie was captured on security video opening the hood before the vehicle was driven away.

The Jeep is described as having a black roof and fenders, steel aftermarket running boards and Willys decals on each side of the hood. Belongings including hockey goalie equipment were located inside.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Amanda Anderson at 519-824-1212, ext. 7282, or email aanderson@guelphpolice.ca. (Occurrence number GU26052314)

On Wednesday, a Honda CRV stolen last month from the driveway of an east-end residence was recovered by police in a nearby jurisdiction and seized for examination.

Plate reader catches suspended driver

A Guelph woman was taken off the road Tuesday morning after she was caught driving while suspended.

Approximately 10:20 a.m. a Guelph Police Service officer was patrolling near Willow Road and Silvercreek Parkway North when the cruiser’s automated licence plate reader flagged a vehicle owned by a suspended driver. The car was stopped and the owner found to be behind the wheel.

A 30-year-old Guelph woman is charged with driving while suspended. She will appear in court November 18. (Occurrence number GU26051799)

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours - 262