The folowing news releases were issued today by the Guelph Police Service:
Failing to appear in court leads to numerous charges
On March 13, 2020, an adult male failed to re-attend court in regards to the following charges:
• Possession of stolen property under $5,000 x7
• Possess identity documents x10
• Mischief over $5,000
• Use of credit card x2
• Forcible entry
On the morning of March 23, a vehicle parked outside a residence located near the intersection of Elizabeth Street and Huron Street was entered. The vehicle permit and insurance card were taken.
On March 25 at 11:48 a.m., members of the Guelph Police Service High Enforcement Action Team located the male at a commercial plaza located near the intersection of Willow Road and Dawson Road. He was subsequently arrested. A search incident to arrest revealed the above mentioned permit and insurance card.
A 49-year-old Guelph male has been additionally charged with:
• Fail to comply with undertaking
• Possession of stolen property under $5,000
He will appear in court on July 5.
Numerous items taken during residential break-in
Some time overnight on March 24, 2020, the garage of a residence located near the intersection of Kortright Road East and Gordon Street in the City of Guelph was entered. Numerous items were taken including three bicycles and a DEWALT drill. Entry was gained as the garage had been left open.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Constable Michael Nixon at 519-824-1212 ext. 7028, 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 close and lock your garages.
Theft from vehicle leads to credit card fraud
Some time between 6 and 6:45 a.m. on March 25, 2020, a vehicle parked outside a residence located near the intersection of Fountain Street West and Gordon Street in the City of Guelph was entered. A wallet was taken.
At 6:45 and 6:57 a.m., a credit card from the wallet was then used at a convenience store located in the downtown core to purchase $25 worth of merchandise.
Two more attempts were made to use the credit card at the same store at 7:41 and 7:42 a.m. to purchase $60.43 worth of merchandise, however the card had already been cancelled.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Constable Aaron Miller at 519-824-1212 ext. 7383, 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 and never leave valuables in your vehicles.
Numerous thefts from vehicles
Some time between 1 p.m. on March 22 and 10 a.m. on March 25, 2020, a vehicle parked outside a residence located near the intersection of Edinburgh Road North and Paisley Street in the City of Guelph was entered. A tin containing coins was taken.
Some time between 11:01 p.m. on March 23 and 7:01 a.m. on March 25, 2020, a vehicle parked outside a residence located near the intersection of Kortright Road East and Gordon Street in the City of Guelph was entered. Numerous items were taken including coins and a 407 Transponder. Entry was gained as a vehicle door was left unlocked.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Special Constable Amanda Chalmers at 519-824-1212 ext. 7516, 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 always lock your vehicles and never leave valuables in your vehicles.
Calls for service in the last 24 hours: 156
