Media Release – July 28, 2026
Business entered through roof
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a west-end business was entered through the roof over the weekend.
On Monday morning staff of a business near Willow Road and Westwood Road called police after arriving to find damage inside the business. It appeared entry was gained by pushing aside a rooftop air conditioner before the suspect possibly fell through the ceiling. A small amount of cash was reported stolen.
The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Brent Estabrooks at 519-824-1212, ext. 7259, or email bestabrooks@guelphpolice.ca. (Occurrence number GU26049529)
Arrest in stranger assault
A Guelph man faces assault and other charges after a man was assaulted by a stranger Sunday.
Approximately 7:25 p.m. a Guelph Police Service officer was flagged down by a pedestrian near Gordon Street and Fountain Street. The man said he was working in the area when he was approached by a man he doesn’t know who punched the victim in the face.
The victim tried to defend himself by holding up a clipboard, but the man punched and broke it causing the victim’s documents to fall onto the road. The man then stole the clipboard and some documents and fled.
On Monday afternoon a 30-year-old Guelph man was located downtown and arrested for assault, mischief, theft under $5,000 and two counts of breaching a probation order. He was held for a bail hearing Tuesday. (Occurrence number GU26049437)
More than twice the speed limit
A Guelph man was taken off the road Monday after he was caught driving more than twice the speed limit.
Approximately 8:40 a.m. a member of the Guelph Police Service Traffic Unit was conducting speed enforcement on Speedvale Avenue West near Elmira Road North when he clocked a Mazda travelling 130 km/h in a marked 60 km/h zone.
The car was stopped and the driver, a 47-year-old Guelph man, was charged with stunt driving, careless driving and speeding. His licence was suspended for 30 days and his car was impounded for 14 days. A stunt driving conviction will attract a minimum licence suspension of one year, a minimum fine of $2,000 and six demerit points. (Occurrence number GU26049542)
Check your tires
Motorists who drove on Woodlawn Road West at Royal Road Monday afternoon are encouraged to check their tires for damage.
Just after 4:30 p.m. a witness called police to report hundreds of screws in the intersection affecting traffic in both directions. It is believed they accidentally fell from a vehicle.
Officers restricted traffic through the area and cleaned up the screws. The road was fully reopened after approximately one hour. (Occurrence number GU26049670)
Total calls for service in the last 24 hours - 272