Media Release – March 31, 2026

Armed robbery under investigation

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a west-end business was robbed Monday morning.

Just after 11 a.m. police were called to a robbery in progress at a business near Silvercreek Parkway North and Willow Road. An employee reported a man entered the business and used a large pry tool to break through locked doors leading to the employee-only area.

The sole employee locked herself in an office while the suspect removed cash from registers before fleeing the business. He was observed running to a neighbouring parking lot where it is believed he entered a vehicle and fled the scene.

The employee was assessed by paramedics but did not sustain any physical injury.

The suspect was described as a black male with a medium build and wearing a black hoodie with a circle logo on the front, dark pants, red shoes and a face mask.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Constable Scott Carroll at 519-824-1212, ext. 7489, email swcarroll@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. (Occurrence number GU26020392)

Tundra pickup stolen

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a Toyota Tundra pickup was stolen from a south-end driveway early Monday. It is not known if the theft was related to two attempt thefts of Tundras earlier in the morning.

Just before 8 a.m. a resident near Gordon Street and Lowes Road reported his black 2024 Tundra had been stolen overnight. The complainant parked it Sunday evening and found broken glass on the driveway in the morning.

Earlier in the morning the Guelph Police Service had responded for attempt thefts of Tundras in two other south-end neighbourhoods.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Jessica Belcastro at 519-824-1212, ext. 7287, email jbelcastro@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. (Occurrence number GU26020343)

Arrest after pepper spray found

A Guelph woman was arrested after she was found in possession of pepper spray early Monday.

Approximately 1:20 a.m. police were called after a passerby found a woman lying on the ground near Liverpool Street and Arnold Street. Officers arrived and found the woman walking away. While speaking to her to determine her well-being they found the cannister of spray.

Investigation revealed the 35-year-old Guelph woman is bound by two different court orders banning her from possessing weapons and she was arrested for breaching those orders. She was held for a bail hearing Tuesday.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours - 268