Media Release – October 13, 2026

Arrest in series of business break-ins

A Guelph man has been arrested following a series of business break-ins across the city.

Earlier this fall, the Guelph Police Service Break Enter Auto Theft Unit began an investigation into a man believed to be involved in business break-ins.

The early morning of August 13, a storage yard at a business on Woolwich Street near Woodlawn Road was entered. More than a dozen sets of wheels and tires with a total value of nearly $5,000 were reported missing.

The morning of August 28, the owner of a business on Stone Road West reported an overnight break-in. Investigation revealed a suspect entered through a roof hatch before cutting a hole in the ceiling. He also gained entry to a second business in the same plaza. Minor thefts were reported from both.

A suspect was identified through investigation. On Friday afternoon the man was located during an unrelated call for service and arrested. A 52-year-old Guelph man is charged with three counts of break and enter, disguise with intent and driving while prohibited. He was held for a bail hearing Tuesday. (Occurrence number GU26069500)

Knife pulled in dispute

A Guelph man faces assault and weapons charges after a knife was pulled during a dispute at a west-end residence.

Just before midnight Saturday police were called to an address near Willow Road and Edinburgh Road North. Investigation revealed a man and woman were involved in a verbal altercation, during which the man brandished and pointed a large kitchen knife.

He dropped the knife and fled on foot, but was located and arrested by police several hours later. A 29-year-old Guelph man is charged with assault with a weapon, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and breaching a probation order. He was held for a bail hearing Tuesday. (Occurrence number GU26069689)

Metal theft interrupted

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after security at a south-end business interrupted the theft of metal on Monday.

Just after 4:30 p.m. police were called to a business on Southgate Drive. A security guard had observed two men loading sheets of metal into the back of a white Hyundai Entourage van. The two fled in the van when confronted. Both were described as white males in their 20s and wearing “casual clothing.” The value of the stolen metal is not known.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Dylan Costello at 519-824-1212, ext. 7396, or email dcostello@guelphpolice.ca. (Occurrence number GU26070249)

Impaired charge after multiple collisions

Four drivers were arrested for impaired driving in Guelph over the weekend, including one man who collided with three other vehicles.

Approximately 8:30 p.m. Saturday police were called to Westwood Road where they found two vehicles with extensive damage. Witnesses said one of the drivers had attempted to drive away after the collision but could not due to the extent of damage. No injuries were reported to the occupants of either vehicle.

Officers spoke to one of the drivers and detected an odour of alcohol. He 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. Investigation revealed he had struck two parked vehicles before the collision which resulted in police being called.

A 35-year-old Guelph man is charged with impaired driving and dangerous driving.

Also this weekend:

-      A 52-year-old Hanover man was arrested for impaired driving and four counts of possessing controlled substances after police were called about an unconscious man in a vehicle at the Stone Road Mall parking lot Friday evening

-      A 21-year-old Orangeville man was arrested for impaired driving following a traffic stop early Saturday morning near Wellington Street and Gordon Street

-      A 69-year-old Guelph woman was arrested for impaired driving after fleeing a minor collision on Gordon Street Monday afternoon. Breath tests revealed she had three times the legal amount of alcohol in her system

Each of the accused had their licences suspended for 90 days and their vehicles impounded for seven days.

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 GU26069609, GU26069705, GU26069872, GU26070247)

Total calls for service since last update - 921