Media Release – July 13, 2026

Indecent act investigation

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a man exposed himself to a woman Friday evening.

Approximately 6:15 p.m. the complainant called police. She said she had been walking in the area of Grange Street and Metcalfe Street when she noticed a young man waking closely behind her. She made a number of turns and the man remained behind her. When she looked back at him he pulled down his shorts and exposed himself.

He was described as white, mid-20s, 6’ with a slim build and blond hair. He was wearing grey shorts, a grey t-shirt, red baseball cap, dark-coloured backpack and possibly carrying an orange vape pen.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Frazer McCrindle at 519-824-1212, ext. 7327, or email fmccrindle@guelphpolice.ca. (Occurrence number GU26045451)

Two arrested after break-in

Two Guelph men face charges after a break-in last week at an east-end business.

Shortly after 5 a.m. July 7 two men attended a business on York Road and broke locks to gain entry to a shed and storage trailer. Various tools and car parts were stolen.

The Guelph Police Service Break Enter Auto Theft Unit took over the investigation and were able to identify the parties from security video. On Friday two Guelph men – aged 42 and 36 – were arrested for break and enter. The older man is also charged with possessing break-in instruments after bolt cutters and a crow bar were found during the arrest. One of the men was released with a September court date and the other was held for a bail hearing Monday. (Occurrence number GU26044675)

Jeep Wranglers popular with thieves

Jeep Wranglers were popular with thieves in Guelph this weekend, with three of the SUVs stolen from the south end. It is not known if the thefts are related.

On Saturday morning, a resident of Kortright Road East reported his white 2024 Wrangler Rubicon had been stolen from the driveway overnight. Two people were captured on security cameras opening the vehicle’s hood and then driving it away.

A short time later a resident in the area of Harts Lane East and Bathgate Drive also reported her white 2024 Wrangler Rubicon had been stolen overnight.

Also Saturday morning a resident near MacAlister Boulevard and Ambrous Crescent reported her pink 2024 Wrangler had been stolen from the driveway overnight. It was later recovered undamaged in Mississauga.

Later Saturday morning, a resident near Clair Road East and Dallan Drive reported his black 2024 Honda Civic had been stolen from the road in front of his house.

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.

Anyone with information about the thefts is asked to call the Guelph Police Service at 519-824-1212. (Occurrence numbers GU26045537, GU26045549, GU26045553, GU26045572)

$4k lost in grandparent scam

Residents are reminded to be cautious after a woman lost $4,000 while believing she was helping her grandson.

On Friday the victim contacted police. She said last Wednesday morning she received a call from someone she believed was her grandson claiming he had been arrested following a collision and needed $4,000 for bail money.

Arrangements were eventually made for someone to attend the victim’s home where the cash was handed over. The victim later contacted her grandson directly and realized she had been scammed.

The investigation is ongoing.

Residents are encouraged to be wary of any telephone call, email or text which requires you to take immediate action. It is always best to independently contact the supposed sender and confirm the legitimacy of the correspondence before taking action.

Anyone who suspects they have been the victim of cybercrime or fraud should report it to their local police and to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre’s online reporting system or by phone at 1-888-495-8501. Even if no financial loss has been sustained, interactions can still be reported to the CAFC. (Occurrence number GU26045337)

Third impaired charge in a month

A York Region man has had his vehicle seized indefinitely after he was charged in Guelph with impaired driving for the third time in less than a month.

Approximately 7:45 p.m. Saturday police received reports of a Chevrolet pickup being driven erratically throughout the city. Officers located the truck in a parking lot on Speedvale Avenue East and watched a man walking unsteadily before getting into the driver’s seat.

Officers blocked the truck in and spoke to the driver, who had a strong odour of alcohol on his breath. He was arrested and transported to the police station, but repeatedly refused to provide a breath sample. Investigation revealed the man was previously arrested for impaired driving on June 15 and July 2 and had his driver’s licence suspended both times. Those matters are still before the courts.

A 23-year-old Schomberg man is charged with impaired driving, refusing to provide a breath sample, two counts failing to comply with a release order and failing to comply with an undertaking. Officers seized his vehicle indefinitely to prevent further offences. He was held for a bail hearing Tuesday. (Occurrence number GU26045674)

Total calls for service in the last 72 hours - 656