The following news release was issued today by the Guelph Police Service:
Theft of alcohol
On March 5, 2020, at 5:40 p.m., an adult male shoplifted a bottle of alcohol from a store located near the intersection of Wellington Street West and Gordon Street in the City of Guelph.
Police attended the scene but were unable to locate the male.
The male is described as:
- Caucasian
- 5’10
- Medium build
- Wearing a dark baseball hat and a black leather jacket over a grey hoodie
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Constable James Perdicaris at (519) 824-1212 ext. 7382, email him at [email protected], leave an anonymous tip at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.
Update regarding male arrested after following teenager
On February 12th, 2020, a 13 year old female was followed by a vehicle driven by an adult male while walking to a Guelph elementary school.
On February 26th, the female was again followed while walking to school by the male.
Further investigation revealed the identity of this male.
On March 4, police located the male at his workplace and he was subsequently arrested.
An 18 year old male from Elora has been charged with Criminal Harassment.
He will appear in court on March 20.
The vehicle can be described as a 4 door black sedan.
Anyone with any information about this incident or other similar incidents is asked to contact Detective Constable Tracey Aramini at (519) 824-1212 ext. 7130, email her at [email protected], leave an anonymous tip at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.
The Guelph Police Service would like to remind the public to always keep your safety in mind and to be aware of your surroundings at all times. Please never hesitate to contact police if you ever have any concerns for your safety.
Numerous collisions and driving complaints
Over the past 24 hours, the Guelph Police Service investigated 6 motor vehicle collisions and 5 driving complaints.
The Guelph Police Service would like to remind the public to slow down and drive for weather conditions to help ensure that everyone reaches their destinations safely.
Calls for Service in the last 24 hours: 240
