Vehicle collision
On Tuesday, Apr. 11, 2017 at approximately 11:40 a.m. Guelph Police, Fire and Guelph Wellington EMS responded to a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Clair Road and Gordon Street. Investigation revealed that a southbound vehicle being operated by a 31-year-old female from Hamilton failed to stop for a red light and her vehicle was struck on the driver’s side door by a southbound cargo in the intersection. Guelph Fire had to use the ‘Jaws of Life’ to extract the female driver from her car. Both vehicles sustained significant damage and the female driver was transported to hospital for treatment of her injuries. The female driver from Hamilton has been charged with red light- fail to stop and will appear in traffic court in June.
Suspect approaches police and arrested
On Apr. 9, the manager of a Grange Road business was assaulted by a young man when he confronted him as he tried to fraudulently return merchandise. The manager was not physically injured and provided a detailed description of the suspect to police.
On the morning of Apr. 11, police were investigating an unrelated incident at a Carden Street apartment building when a male walked up and started asking questions about the incident on behalf of a ‘friend’. During the conversation, the officer realized that this male was actually the wanted suspect and he was arrested.
The 17-year-old Guelph youth was charged with assault, attempt fraud and breach of probation. He was held in custody to appear in bail court.
Theft from vehicles
For the second night in a row, there were thefts from four vehicles in different locations around the city. Last night the thefts occurred on Dominion Drive, Hilldale Crescent, Wilkie Crescent and McArthur Crescent. Personal items of property and credit cards were stolen.
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.
Calls for service
On Apr. 11, 2017 the Guelph Police Service responded to 215 calls for service.
