Media Release – January 27, 2026

Theft of wire causes thousands in damage

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a minor wire theft caused more than $20,000 in damage.

On Monday afternoon, the manager of a business near Edinburgh Road North and Willow Road contacted police. She had arrived at work in the morning to find the heating was not working. A technician attended and found extensive damage had been done to two of three rooftop units. It appeared copper wire valued at less than $100 had been cut and removed from one of the units.

The technician estimated the damage to each unit at $12,000 to $18,000.

Security video showed a man lowering a ladder from the roof approximately 3:15 a.m. and climbing down. The ladder and a reciprocating saw were left behind.

Also Monday afternoon, an employee of a business near Regal Road and Curtis Drive reported their heating unit had been damaged sometime over the weekend after a fence was cut to gain access. It is not known whether any theft occurred.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Shane Wilson at 519-824-1212, 7586, email swilson@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.

Arrest after breaking into house

A Guelph man faces charges after he was caught Monday evening inside a north-end home.

At 9:15 p.m. police were called to an address near Victoria Road North and Dakota Drive. The caller, who owns the house, reported she had video footage of someone breaking into the vacant home. The suspect is known to the homeowner.

Officers entered the house and located a man hiding in the basement.

A 42-year-old Guelph man is charged with break and enter and two counts of breaching a probation order. He will appear in court March 6.

Modified Jeep stolen

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a unique Jeep was stolen from a south-end residence.

On Monday morning a resident near Gordon Street and Lowes Road reported her white 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon had been stolen from the parking lot.

The Jeep is a four-door with matching white roof, oversized wheels, a custom grille and wind deflectors on the side windows.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Jonathan Schleen at 519-824-1212, 7570, email jschleen@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.

The Guelph Police Service encourages residents to take steps to protect themselves from auto theft. This can include parking indoors when possible or in well-lit areas, ensuring vehicle doors and windows are closed and locked, employing anti-theft devices to prevent vehicles from being started or steered and using devices to block signals from electronic keys. Please report suspicious activity around unattended vehicles, especially during overnight hours.

Impaired driving arrest

A Guelph man was arrested for impaired driving Monday by an officer who had been waiting to speak to him about an unrelated driving complaint.

Just before 5 p.m. a member of the Guelph Police Traffic Services Unit was at an address near Paisley Road and Elmira Road South. The officer was looking for the driver of a car involved in a stunt driving incident earlier in the month.

The officer observed the car turning into the lot and approached the driver. He noted the man had an odour of alcohol on his breath and watery eyes.

The driver provided a roadside breath sample which resulted in a fail. He was arrested and transported to the police station where further tests confirmed he had more than the legal amount of alcohol in his system.

A 23-year-old Guelph man is charged with impaired driving. His licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for seven days. He will appear in court February 13.

The Guelph Police Service would like to encourage the public to consume alcohol and cannabis responsibly. Please don’t drive if you are going to consume alcohol or cannabis, and please ensure that you plan ahead so that you have a safe ride home. Anyone who spots a suspected impaired driver is asked to immediately call 911.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours - 251