Collision
On August 1, 2016 at approximately 2pm, Guelph police were sent to a collision at the intersection of Scottsdale Drive and Kortright Road. Investigation revealed that two vehicles, driven by a 20-year-old Guelph female and a 70-year-old Puslinch male, collided in the intersection. The 70-year-old male was transported to the Guelph General hospital and subsequently released with minor injuries. As a result of the investigation, the Guelph woman was charged with Turn not in Safety under the Highway Traffic Act, which carries a $110 fine.
Intersection collisions involving turns are common. The Guelph Police Service Traffic Division want to remind you, when making a turning movement, it is your responsibility to ensure you can make the turn safely.
Break and Enter
On August 1, 2016, the Guelph Police went to a Lynch Cl. residence to investigate a break and enter. The culprit(s) entered a garage on Thursday, July 28, 2016 between 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. and stole a bicycle.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst B. Gemin at 519-824-1212 at extension #7530. 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.
Fraud Alert
Guelph Police would like to make the public aware of a scam that is targeting senior citizens. You may get a call stating one of two things, either a family member has been in a terrible accident and you are required to wire money right away or a family member has been incarcerated and you need to wire bail money right away.
It is highly recommended that you take the time to confirm the story. You can do this by contacting another family member. You can ask the person on the phone further questions, like what hospital is the person in or what police service arrested the family member. You can then make attempts at confirming the facts with the institution.
Police incidents in the last 24 hours
The Guelph Police were involved in 188 incidents in the past 24 hours. Incidents involve everything from traffic stops and accidental 911 calls to domestics and break and enters.
