Vehicle interior set on fire
On May 2, 2016 at 7:02 a.m., the Guelph Police went to Garibaldi Street to assist with a vehicle that had the interior set on fire. It appeared that the car had been rummaged through before the culprit(s) threw an incendiary object through the driver’s side window causing a fire inside.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst M. Hern at 519-824-1212 at extension #7138. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.
Downtown arrest
On May 3, 2016 at 3:50 a.m. the Guelph Police located a male on Carden Street known by them to be wanted by Hamilton Police. He was arrested and the subsequent search discovered a small quantity of Crystal Methamphetamine.
A 24-year-old Guelph man has been charged with possession of a controlled substance and two counts of breach of probation. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing on May 3, 2016.
Road safety enforcement on May 2
In the area of Woodlawn Road and Michener Road from 10:15 a.m. - 1:10 p.m. -- 21 tickets issued
Theft from cars
On May 2, 2016 the Guelph Police received two reports from Guelph residents about thefts from their cars. The locations were Edward Street and York Road.
This crime is easily avoided by locking your cars, keeping valuables out of sight or removed from your vehicle and parked in a well-lit and visible area where possible. If you do fall victim to this crime, please report using the Guelph Police CopLogic online reporting system. You can find this on the Guelph Police website under Online Reporting. You can also check out recent theft from car locations by going to our crime mapping page.
Police incidents from the last 24 hours
The Guelph Police were involved in 190 incidents in this time frame. Incidents involve everything from traffic stops and accidental 911 calls to domestics and break and enters.
