Media Release – January 30, 2026

Arrest for extorting, harassing former boss

A Brampton man is charged with extortion and criminal harassment after months of bothering his former boss.

Last October, the man ended his employment at a Guelph restaurant. Since then he has repeatedly attended Guelph to speak to his former employer. This has included following her home, showing up at the business and posting negative reviews online.

The complainant said she has given the man much more than he claimed he was owed but it did not stop his harassing behaviour.

On Thursday a 21-year-old Brampton man was arrested for extortion and criminal harassment. He will appear in court March 13.

Raw meat located in park

The Guelph Police Service is aware of a recent incident of raw meat being found in a city park.

On Thursday, a woman reported finding a large amount of meat in Exhibition Park near the intersection of London Road West and Kathleen Street. The complainant said the meat was located close to garbage cans where dog walkers typically dispose of pet waste.

It is not known who placed the meat in the park or their intention.

If anyone has information, they are asked to call Constable Todd Van Iersel at 519-824-1212, ext. 7557, or email tvaniersel@guelphpolice.ca.

Thousands in tools stolen from van

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after thousands of dollars in tools and copper were stolen from a vehicle at an east-end business.

On Thursday morning, staff of a business near Victoria Road South and Elizabeth Street reported one of their vans was entered overnight. Tools, plumbing equipment and copper valued at more than $6,000 were stolen.

The incident remains under investigation. 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 at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Another vehicle theft attempt

The Guelph Police Service is investigating the attempted theft of a pickup truck from an east-end driveway.

On Thursday morning a resident near Grange Road and Raspberry Lane reported the attempt, which occurred just after 3 a.m. Wednesday. A suspect was able to enter the vehicle but unable to start it.

Security video showed the suspects arriving in a black sedan which appears to match a vehicle used in several other vehicle theft attempts this week.

The incident remains under investigation. 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 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.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours - 218