Media Release – November 13, 2026

Toronto man arrested in Guelph carjacking

A Toronto man faces robbery and other charges following a carjacking in Guelph this summer.

The morning of August 20, a man was approached by a stranger armed with scissors as he exited his vehicle at a business just outside the downtown. The victim was afraid for his safety and punched the other man as he tried to retreat to the safety of his vehicle.

The suspect punched him twice in the face and threw him to the ground before getting into the victim’s car. He reversed, striking another parked vehicle and almost hitting the victim before fleeing at a high rate of speed.

Investigation revealed the suspect had abandoned another stolen vehicle nearby two days earlier.

On Thursday a 22-year-old Toronto man was arrested for robbery, dangerous driving, possessing stolen property over $5,000, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and failing to stop after an accident. He will appear in bail court Friday. (Occurrence number GU26055806)

Man climbs down apartment building in escape attempt

A Guelph man was arrested Thursday after climbing down the outside of an apartment building in a failed escape attempt.

Approximately 11:30 a.m. members of the OPP’s Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) unit attended an apartment building on Willow Road to arrest a man wanted on outstanding warrants. As officers entered the fourth-floor unit the man ran to the balcony and climbed over. He climbed down two floors before entering an unlocked second floor unit where a man and his two young children were home. The suspect ran through the apartment and out of the building where he was arrested following a brief struggle.

A 33-year-old Guelph man faces new charges of resisting arrest, being unlawfully in a dwelling and failing to attend court. He was held for a bail hearing Friday. (Occurrence number GU26078116)

Pickup and trailer stolen

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a pickup and trailer were stolen from a Guelph repair shop.

Thursday afternoon police were called to a business on Silvercreek Parkway North. An Ottawa-area woman had dropped off her black 2015 Ram pickup to have a fuel leak repaired Wednesday afternoon.

Security video showed suspects arriving in a black pickup just before 4 a.m. Thursday and smashing the Ram’s side window to gain access. They drove off with the pickup, which had a silver-coloured cargo trailer with a Michigan licence plate attached.

Anyone with information is asked to email Constable Stefan Cerovac at scerovac@guelphpolice.ca.

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 GU26078148)

Two impaired arrests

Two Guelph men face impaired driving charges, including one involved in a single-vehicle collision late Thursday.

Just before midnight, police were called about a vehicle in a ditch on Southgate Drive. While speaking to the driver officers detected a strong odour of alcohol on his breath.

After failing a roadside breath test he was transported to the police station, where further tests confirmed he had more than the legal amount of alcohol in his system. An 18-year-old Guelph man is charged with impaired driving, novice driver having alcohol in his system and drinking underage.

Just after 4 p.m. Thursday, officers investigating a suspicious vehicle in the area of Stone Road East and Victoria Road North located a man sitting in a running vehicle and observed several empty alcohol bottles.

The man failed a roadside breath test and was transported to the police station, where further tests confirmed he had more than the legal amount of alcohol in his system. A 60-year-old Guelph man is charged with impaired operation.

Both drivers had their licences suspended for 90 days and their vehicles impounded for seven days. Both were released with upcoming court dates.

The Guelph Police Service would like to encourage the public to be responsible if they choose to consume alcohol and cannabis. Please don’t drive if you are going to consume alcohol or cannabis, and please ensure that you plan ahead so that you have a safe ride home. Anyone who spots a suspected impaired driver is asked to immediately call 911. (Occurrence numbers GU26078237, GU26078151)

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours - 208