NEWS RELEASE
GUELPH POLICE SERVICE
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The Guelph Police Service Traffic Unit is seeking the public’s assistance as it continues to investigate a hit and run collision involving a fire hydrant.
About 5:45 p.m. March 11, a hydrant was struck and knocked from its base on Meyer Drive in the area of John F Ross Collegiate Vocational Institute. Police recovered a Chevrolet hubcap and headlight which had been left behind. The hydrant was repaired by city staff and there was no resulting water leak.
The involved motor vehicle was described as an older model, dark red small pickup with roll bars in the bed. The driver was a Caucasian male, mid-40s with a thin build and grey facial hair.
Police have obtained photos of the responsible vehicle taken moments before the collision. The collision would have caused significant front-end damage.
If anyone recognizes the vehicle or has any information about the collision, they are asked to call Constable Scott Riche at 519-824-1212, ext. 7478, email him at [email protected], leave an anonymous tip for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous tip online.
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