NEWS RELEASE
GUELPH POLICE SERVICE
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On April 28, 2020 at 6:15 a.m., a white 2008 Honda Pilot parked outside a residence located near the intersection of Candlewood Drive and Paisley Road in the City of Guelph was left running while the owner was inside the residence getting ready.
At 6:29 a.m., the owner returned outside and found that the vehicle was gone.
At 7:39 a.m., an officer observed the vehicle in the parking lot of a commercial plaza located near the intersection of Speedvale Avenue East and Stevenson Street North.
Police attempted to initiate a traffic stop, however the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed, failing to stop for numerous stop signs. As the vehicle fled, a small bag of crystal methamphetamine was tossed from the front passenger window. The pursuit was terminated due to public safety concerns.
At 7:53 a.m., another officer observed the vehicle in the area of Eramosa Road and Victoria Road North. The vehicle was observed failing to stop for a red light and a stop sign. A pursuit was not initiated due to public safety concerns.
A male and female were observed in the vehicle.
The male is described as:
• Caucasian
• Wearing a dark grey hoodie, glasses and a black baseball cap
The female is described as:
• Caucasian
• 20 years old
• Dyed reddish hair in a ponytail
• Wearing a black hoodie
At 7:57 a.m., police located the unoccupied vehicle parked outside a residence located near the intersection of Auden Road and Eastview Road.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Constable Andrew Hildebrandt at 519-824-1212 ext. 7263, email him 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 always lock your vehicles, never leave your keys in your vehicles and never leave unattended vehicles running.
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