Media Release – November 5, 2026

Thousands stolen in store break-in

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after thousands of dollars in cigarettes and other property was stolen during a break-in at a north-end store.

Just before 6 a.m. Wednesday, police were called to a business near Speedvale Avenue West and Edinburgh Road North. An employee had arrived to find a rear door pried open and a large amount of product missing.

Security video showed two men arriving in an SUV just before 3 a.m. and using a prybar to gain entry to the business and locked product cabinets inside. They were described as:

·        White male, black baseball cap, headlamp, black hoodie (possibly Realtree) black pants, gloves, white Adidas shoes

·        White male, black baseball cap with sticker on the brim, headlamp, black Reebok hoodie, black gloves with white markings, black pants, carrying a large black and yellow folding bag and yellow prybar

They arrived in a grey or silver newer Lexus SUV. Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Nick Dowe at 519-824-1212, ext. 7602, or email ndowe@guelphpolice.ca. (Occurrence number GU26076131)

Three arrested inside church building

Three Guelph men were arrested Wednesday after officers found evidence they have been living inside a vacant building at a downtown church property.

Officers were called to the church after staff reported the three had damaged and removed plywood boards to access the building. Investigation revealed they had created a makeshift campsite inside the building, with evidence of several fires having been set which caused extensive damage including large holes burned in the floor.

Three men aged 38 to 45 were arrested at the scene. They are each charged with break and enter, mischief and breaching a probation order. One is also charged with weapons offences after a spring-assisted knife was located, and another is charged with obstructing police after he refused to provide his name. One of the men was held for a bail hearing Thursday while the other two were released with January court dates. (Occurrence number GU26076163)

Alleged getaway driver arrested

A man alleged to be the getaway driver for an organized theft ring has been arrested after fleeing police earlier this year.

On May 31, a vehicle reported stolen from Mississauga was located parked outside a business on Stone Road West. Guelph Police Service officers attempted to block in the vehicle and noted a male in the driver’s seat who appeared to be watching the entrance of the business.

The driver rammed a police vehicle, drove over a curb and fled the scene at a high rate of speed. A short time later three males exited the business and were arrested. Staff believed they were attempting to steal cellphones from a display. Three Brampton men in their 30s face several charges.

The driver was identified during the ongoing investigation. On Wednesday a 39-year-old London man was arrested for possessing stolen property over $5,000, dangerous driving, flight from police and failing to stop after an accident. He was held for a bail hearing Thursday. (Occurrence number GU26035486)

Assault, weapons charges after disturbance

A Guelph man faces assault and weapons charges following a disturbance Wednesday evening at a south-end group home.

Officers were called approximately 7:20 p.m. after staff of the home reported a resident pointed a knife at an employee and ran at him. Officers located the suspect and arrested him after a short foot pursuit. The knife was recovered nearby.

An 18-year-old Guelph man is charged with assault with a weapon, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and possessing a prohibited weapon. He was held for a bail hearing Thursday. (Occurrence number GU26076321)

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours - 252