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Friday, June 3, 2016

Man sprayed in face with unknown substance On June 3, 2016 at 12:30 a.m., the Guelph Police went to the Willow Road area to investigate an assault complaint.

Man sprayed in face with unknown substance

On June 3, 2016 at 12:30 a.m., the Guelph Police went to the Willow Road area to investigate an assault complaint. The male victim had exited the Little Short Stop store when two males that he did not know approached him. One of them sprayed him in the face with an unknown substance and they then fled the area. The male was taken to hospital by GWEMS to have his eyes flushed.

The only description is that one male was on foot and the second had a bike.

Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst J. Finoro at 519-824-1212 at extension #7545. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.

Drug arrests downtown

On June 2, 2016 at 3:51 p.m., the Guelph Police Drug Unit arrested four males on Cross Street after observations were made in regard to drug activity in the downtown area. A search subsequent to arrests discovered a small quantity of Cocaine.

Two males, a 33-year-old and 30-year-old, both from Hamilton have been charged with possession of a controlled substance.

A 33-year-old Guelph male and a 33-year-old Hamilton male were both released unconditionally on criminal charges but were charged under the Highway Traffic Act with driving while under suspension.

Break and enter

On June 2, 2016 at 4:40 p.m., the Guelph Police went to an Ontario Street residence to investigate a break and enter. The culprit(s) entered sometime during the daytime by breaking a back door window. A theft of multiple items is reported.

Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst C. Sutter at 519-824-1212 at extension #7248. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.

A safe community starts with a safe home. Protect yourself and your family with these home safety tips from Guelph Police investigative support services. You can also check out recent break and enter locations by going to our crime mapping page.

Break and enter

On June 3, 2016 at 5 a.m., the Guelph Police went to a Brentwood Drive residence to investigate a break and enter. The resident observed someone enter their locked shed and steal a bike before leaving the area. They were unsure if the suspect was male or female but they were wearing a black hoody. A black Devinci mountain bike was stolen.  A grey Marin bike was left behind on the driveway.

Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst J. Finoro at 519-824-1212 at extension #7545. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.

A safe community starts with a safe home. Protect yourself and your family with these home safety tips from Guelph Police investigative support services. You can also check out recent break and enter locations by going to our crime mapping page.

Possible impaired driver call

On June 2, 2016 at 9:09 p.m., the Guelph Police went to Paisley Road for the report of a male possibly sleeping in his parked car in front of the TD Bank.  Police located and spoke with the male. It was determined that he was intoxicated and arrested.

A 61-year-old Waterloo man has been charged with care and control impaired and care and control over 80mg. He will appear in court on June 17, 2016.

Road safety enforcement on June 2

In the area of Eramosa Road at Newstead Street from 8:20 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. - 2 tickets issued.

In the area of Edinburgh Road South at Kortright Road from 9:50 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - 2 tickets issued.

In the area of Victoria Road at Greenview Street from 11:55 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. - 5 tickets issued. 

In the area of Paisley Road at Stephanie Drive from 2:50 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. - 1 ticket issued.

Police incidents from the last 24 hours

The Guelph Police were involved in 235 incidents in this time frame. Incidents involve everything from traffic stops and accidental 911 calls to domestics and break and enters.