Media Release – February 10, 2026

Man pushes girlfriend to safety, hit by truck

The Guelph Police Service continues to investigate after a man was hit by a transport truck Monday afternoon after pushing his girlfriend to safety.

Approximately 4:40 p.m. emergency services were called to Gordon Street and Stone Road. Investigation revealed a man and woman, both 18, were crossing the street when the truck began turning. The man pushed the woman out of the way before being struck by the front of the truck, which tried to stop to avoid the collision.

The man was transported to a Hamilton hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The woman was not injured. The truck driver remained on scene and cooperated with police.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is asked to contact Constable Michael Braga of the Guelph Police Service Traffic Unit at 519-824-1212, ext. 7144, or via email at mbraga@guelphpolice.ca.

Child used in shoplifting

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a young child was apparently recruited to steal from a local business.

Approximately 4:45 p.m. February 1, a child was seen exiting a white Nissan Rogue and entering a business on Woodlawn Road East. He selected a pressure cooker and tried to exit the front of the store, but was not able.

He eventually left the store through a fire exit and threw the cooker over a fence. He was then seen exiting the front of the store, retrieving the item and getting back into the Nissan.

The child was described as 10 to 12 years of age and wearing a black jacket and grey sweatpants.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Jonathan Schleen at 519-824-1212, ext. 7570, email jschleen@guelphpolice.ca, leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Knife pulled during dispute at bank

A Guelph man is facing weapons and threatening charges after pulling a knife during a dispute with a bank employee.

Approximately 10:30 a.m. Friday a man entered a bank in the north end. He became upset with an employee after she would not grant him access to a safety deposit box. He removed a hunting-style knife from his bag, placed it on the counter in front of him and whispered a threatening comment.

The employee was able to alert co-workers through a messaging system and a supervisor asked the man to put the knife away and leave the branch. The incident was reported to police on Monday.

The responding officer recognized the man from security video. The 38-year-old Guelph man is currently in custody on unrelated matters and will be brought to court to face new charges related to this incident.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours - 241