Media Release – June 23, 2026

Store break-in under investigation

The Guelph Police Service continues to investigate after a north-end business was entered earlier this month.

Just after 11:30 p.m. June 14, police were contacted by the manager of a business on Silvercreek Parkway North about an alarm activation. Surveillance video showed a vehicle entering the parking lot just before 11 p.m. A woman approached the store with a small crowbar-style tool in her hand and was able to pry open a door.

The woman entered the business and left a few minutes later with a large bag full of products believed to be clothing.

The suspect was described as a white female with brown or dark red hair and wearing a black sweater, black pants and tan work boots. She was driving a grey Honda Odyssey van.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Louis Kittle at 519-824-1212, ext. 7589, or email lkittel@guelphpolice.ca. (Occurrence number GU26039157)

Thousands in damage at construction site

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after thousands of dollars in damage was done to vehicles and equipment at an east-end construction site.

On Monday officers were called to the area of Eramosa Road and Brant Avenue. The site supervisor reported he arrived Monday to find two pickups, two pieces of construction equipment and a site trailer damaged. The damage included broken windows and lights and evidence of a fire extinguisher being discharged inside a vehicle. Damage is estimated in excess of $3,300.

A witness reported seeing several youth at the site Friday evening but it is not known if they were involved.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Bernardus Ptok at 519-824-1212, ext. 7552, or email bptok@guelphpolice.ca. (Occurrence number GU26040919)

Stunt driver taken off road

A Guelph man will be walking for the next month after he was charged with stunt driving Monday night.

A member of the Guelph Police Service Traffic Unit was patrolling near Wellington Street West and Hanlon Expressway about 9:45 p.m. when he clocked a vehicle travelling 119 km/h in a 70 km/h zone.

A 20-year-old Guelph man was charged with speeding and stunt driving.  His licence was suspended for 30 days and his vehicle 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 GU26040919)

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours - 232