The following news release was issued by the Guelph Police Service:
On June 22, a Kent Street resident to police that his vehicle was entered overnight on and a bank card was taken from inside. It was later learned that card was then used to “tap” a purchase at an area gas station by 5 a.m.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst K. Ketteringham at 519-824-1212 at ext. 7513 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Anonymous tips can be left at Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online.
For the most part, this crime is easily avoided by locking your cars, keeping valuables out of sight or removed from your vehicle and parked in a well-lit and visible area where possible. If you do fall victim to this crime, please report using the Guelph Police CopLogic online reporting system. You can find this on the Guelph Police website under Online Reporting. You can also check out recent theft from car locations by going to our crime mapping page.
