The following news releases were issued today by the Guelph Police Service:
Attempted residential break-in
Some time over night on Feb. 2, 2020, an unknown person attempted to enter a residence located near the intersection of London Road West and Edinburgh Road North in the City of Guelph. No entry was gained, however the shed of a neighbouring residence was entered but nothing was taken.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Constable Amanda Anderson at 519-824-1212 ext. 7282, 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 lock your sheds.
Suspicious male near Exhibition Park
On Feb. 3, 2020 at 3:30 a.m., an adult male began ringing the doorbell of a residence located near the intersection of Kathleen Street and London Road West in the City of Guelph. When the homeowner answered the door, the male said “wrong house” and left.
The male is described as:
• Caucasian
• 5’6
• Wearing a blue, white and red winter jacket with hood up and face concealed
• Wearing a safety vest over his jacket
• Appeared wet as if he had been outside a long period of time
At 6:30 a.m., a homeowner of a residence in the same area heard someone jiggling her front door handle and attempt to open the lock box. The homeowner answer the door and an adult male apologized and left. It is unknown if this was the same above mentioned male.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Constable Amanda Anderson at 519-824-1212 ext. 7282, email her at [email protected], leave an anonymous tip at Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip online.
Calls for service in the last 24 hours: 245
