Media Release – February 13, 2026

Man enters business with gun, later arrested

A Guelph man faces weapons and robbery charges after someone with a handgun entered a north-end business Thursday.

Just before 1 p.m. police were called to a business near Woolwich Street and Marilyn Drive. Witnesses reported a male had entered with a black gun in his hand and pointed it at two people, who were afraid for their lives and tried to hide under tables.

The man did not say anything and left the restaurant a short time later. Just before 2 p.m. the male was located nearby and arrested.

A 27-year-old Guelph man is charged with pointing a firearm, robbery, assault with a weapon and possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose. He was held for a bail hearing Friday.

Toy gun leads to bus evacuation

A toy gun led to the evacuation of a city bus and gunpoint arrest of a teenager Thursday evening.

Just before 5:30 p.m. a teenaged girl reported she had been on a bus minutes earlier when two teenaged males sat next to her and began talking to her. One of the males opened his jacket to reveal part of a gun.

The girl got scared and left the bus at the next stop. Officers stopped and contained the bus and ordered everyone off. The two males were identified and detained at gunpoint. A toy gun was recovered and seized.

One of the males was apprehended under the Mental Health Act and transported to hospital for assessment. No charges were laid, but residents are reminded of the concern toy and imitation firearms cause in the community. Police responding to such calls must assume the firearms are real and act accordingly until proven otherwise.

Honda CR-V stolen

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a Honda CR-V was stolen early Thursday.

Just after 11:30 a.m. a man reported his white 2024 CR-V Hybrid had been stolen from his residence near Victoria Road South and Clair Road East sometime since midnight.

The vehicle had real estate signs and other personal items inside.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Jessica Belcastro at 519-824-1212, ext. 7287, email jbelcastro@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.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours - 203