NEWS RELEASE
GUELPH POLICE SERVICE
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On Feb. 4, 2020 at 4:30 p.m., a blue Dodge four-door sedan pulled up to a 58-year-old male working out front of a residence located near the intersection of Forest Street and Edinburgh Road South in the City of Guelph.
An adult female in the front passenger seat waved over the male asking for directions to the hospital. The male attempted to give directions but the female said that she did not speak English well and insisted that he come closer. The female then began touching the neck of the male. The male finished giving the directions and the female immediately exited the vehicle. She then attempted to give the male a hug, which was refused at first, but the female insisted, stating it was part of her culture to give a hug in appreciation for help. The male eventually agreed and during the hug the male felt the female’s hand touching his neck again. He then noticed his 24kt yellow gold necklace with a matching cross pendant ($3,000-$4,000 value) was missing. He confronted the female who hurried back to the vehicle. The male followed and the interaction continued, until the adult male driver said, “Here’s your necklace,” placed a necklace in his hand and accelerated away. The 58-year-old male inspected the necklace, noticed that it did not belong to him and it was fake.
Another adult female was observed sitting in the back seat of the vehicle during the incident.
The female who exited the vehicle is described as:
• Middle Eastern
• Heavy build
• 5’6
• Mid-30s
• Wearing colourful cultural clothing
The male driver is described as:
• Middle Eastern
• 30 years old
• Short beard
The female in the back seat is described as:
• Middle Eastern
• Late 20s
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Constable Shayne Finoro at 519-824-1212 ext. 7378, email her at [email protected], leave an anonymous tip at Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip online.
The Guelph Police Service would like to remind the public to be very cautious if you are approached randomly.
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