Media Release – Nov. 4, 2026

Police seek victims, dashcam footage after store robbery

Guelph police are investigating after they received reports that a man sprayed people with what is believed to be pepper spray while leaving a north-end store with stolen merchandise Tuesday evening.

Witnesses told police the man sprayed customers and employees before fleeing on foot. Two people were treated for exposure.

Police would like to speak with anyone who was in the store at the time and may have been exposed to the airborne substance or has information about the incident. Anyone with dashcam footage showing the man leaving the store or in the area is also asked to contact Constable Emma Turney at 519-824-1212, ext. 7438, or eturney@guelphpolice.ca. (Occurrence number GU26076019)

Man arrested in voyeurism incident at University of Guelph

Guelph police have made an arrest in connection with a voyeurism incident at a University of Guelph changeroom on Oct. 30.

Police were told a man held a cellphone under the door of a shower stall while a woman was inside. Security footage and other information helped investigators identify a suspect, who was arrested Tuesday. A 21-year-old man from Richmond Hill is charged with voyeurism.

Police remind the public to be aware of their surroundings and to report suspicious activity by calling 519-824-1212, or 911 in an emergency. (Occurrence number GU26075860)

Police warn renters to watch for rental scams

Guelph police are reminding people to be cautious when searching for a rental after receiving a report of fraud involving a rental listing. Police were told a renter paid money upfront for a room that was not actually available. The investigation is continuing.

Warning signs to watch for include:

• Pressure to pay a deposit or rent before seeing the property or signing a lease.
• A landlord or agent who won’t show the unit in person or by live video.
• Being told the keys will be released only after payment.
• Requests to e-transfer money to a personal email address or to a third party.
• Rent that is well below market value, or a deal that seems too good to be true.
• A listing found on social media, with a landlord who is hard to reach or moves the conversation to a messaging app.

Anyone who believes they have been targeted by a rental scam should stop communicating with the person, keep all messages and payment records and report it to the Guelph Police Service at 519-824-1212 or online. Fraud can also be reported to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501. (Occurrence number GU26075980)

Police investigate stolen vehicle from east Guelph apartment building

Guelph police are investigating after a vehicle was reported stolen from the parking lot of a residential building in the area of Starwood Drive and Watson Parkway North.

The owner told police they parked the grey Toyota SUV in the lot Monday evening and discovered it was missing Tuesday evening.

Police are asking anyone who may have seen the vehicle or noticed suspicious activity in the area between Monday evening and Tuesday evening to contact Constable Frazer McCrindle at 519-824-1212, ext. 7327, or fmccrindle@guelphpolice.ca.

Drivers can find tips on protecting their vehicles from theft at www.guelphpolice.ca. (Occurrence number GU26076042)

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours - 312