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Tuesday, October 25, 2016

On October 24, 2016 at 5:10 a.m., the Guelph Police went to a Huron Street residence for the report of an unknown male located in the kitchen. The resident told the male to leave, which he did, but he remained outside the home.

Man enters home

On Oct. 24, 2016 at 5:10 a.m., the Guelph Police went to a Huron Street residence for the report of an unknown male located in the kitchen. The resident told the male to leave, which he did, but he remained outside the home. Police arrived on scene and the man was arrested.

Curtis McGowan, 31 years of Guelph has been charged with unlawfully in a dwelling and three counts of breach of probation. He will appear in court on Oct. 25, 2016.

Youths damage property

On Oct. 24, 2016 at 10:24 a.m., the Guelph Police received the report that several male youths had entered the property of a Suffolk Street West home and damaged some lawn furniture. Police investigation led to four youths being arrested.

A 16-year-old Guelph male has been charged with mischief to property under $5,000. He will appear in court on Dec. 7, 2016.

A 14-year-old Guelph male has been charged with mischief to property under $5,000. He will appear in court on Dec. 7, 2016.

A 16-year-old Guelph male has been charged with breach of undertaking. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing on Oct. 25, 2016.

A 15-year-old Guelph male has been charged with possession of a controlled substance. He will appear in court on Dec. 7, 2016.

Break and enter

On Oct. 24, 2016, the Guelph Police went to a Gordon Street South residence to investigate a break and enter. The culprit(s) entered through the rear patio door sometime between Oct. 19 and 24. A theft of cash and jewellery was reported. 

Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact  Cst C. McNeilly at 519-824-1212 at extension #7193. 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.

Break and enter

On Oct. 24, 2016, the Guelph Police went to an Aspen Valley Crescent residence to investigate a break and enter. The culprit(s) entered by forcing the interior garage door but no theft is reported.

Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact  Cst C. McNeilly at 519-824-1212 at extension #7193. 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.

Single car collision 

On Oct. 24, 2016 at 10:35 a.m., the Guelph Police responded to a single motor vehicle collision at the intersection of York Road and Victoria Road.  It is alleged that the 70-year-old male Guelph driver lost control of his vehicle and struck a hydro pole at the intersection.  The driver was not injured, however the vehicle was written off as a result of the collision.  The incident remains under investigation and charges are pending.

Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contactSgt. D. Doxey at 519-824-1212 at extension #7225. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.

Recovered stolen vehicle

On Oct. 24, 2016 the Rockwood O.P.P. located a 2006 Chevrolet Uplander that had been reported stolen from Smith Avenue in Guelph sometime between October 15 and 18, 2016.

Theft from cars

On Oct. 24, 2016 the Guelph Police received four reports from Guelph residents about thefts from their cars. The locations were Bagot Street, Woolwich Street, Glasgow Street and Huron Street.

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.

Bicycle’s stolen

Two more bikes were reported stolen on Oct. 24, 2016 from residential properties in Guelph. One was taken from the backyard of a Speedvale Avenue West home and the other had been locked in an underground parking area on Edinburgh Road South.

Bike theft continues to be an ongoing concern. Heavy duty locks for bikes even when indoors gives you the best protection against theft.

Police incidents over the last 24 hours

The Guelph Police were involved in 175 incidents in this time frame. Incidents involve everything from traffic stops and accidental 911 calls to domestics and break and enters.