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Wednesday, June 22, 2016

On June 21, 2016 at 4:16 p.m., the Guelph Police went to the Algoma Drive area for the report of a suspicious vehicle and male. A female youth was delivering newspapers when a vehicle pulled up and motioned for her

Police look to identify male

On June 21, 2016 at 4:16 p.m., the Guelph Police went to the Algoma Drive area for the report of a suspicious vehicle and male. A female youth was delivering newspapers when a vehicle pulled up and motioned for her in a way that she felt was trying to get her to go with him. The female immediately ran to a neighbours. The nearby neighbour observed the male exit his vehicle, take some papers off the girls wagon and leave, last seen heading towards Montana Drive.

Police would like to identify the male to ensure that this incident was innocent in nature.

The male is described as being 30-40 years old, short with black hair. The vehicle is described as a small four door car.

Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact  Cst J. Ferringo at 519-824-1212 at extension #7363. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.

Break and enter

On June 21, 2016 at 5:45 a.m., the Guelph Police went to an Inkerman Street residence to investigate a break and enter. The culprit(s) used the garage door opener in the parked vehicle in the driveway to enter the garage sometime overnight. An E-bike is reported stolen.

Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact  Cst C. Wilson at 519-824-1212 at extension #7271. 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.

Drive over 80mg - arrest

On June 22, 2016 at 2 a.m., the Guelph Police conducted a traffic stop with a motor vehicle on Waterloo Avenue. Police spoke with the male driver and a demand was made for a roadside breath sample. He failed this test and was arrested.

A 38-year-old Guelph man has been charged with drive over 80 mg and two counts of breach of recognizance. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing on June 22, 2016.

Bicycle/car collision

On June 20, 2016 at 8:36 p.m., the Guelph Police went to a bicycle/car collision on Elizabeth Street. It is alleged that the 16-year-old female cyclist was unable to stop due to faulty brakes on her bike and she struck the vehicle. There was minimal damage and the cyclist was taken to hospital by GWEMS with minor injuries.

Road safety enforcement on June 20 and 21

June 20 - In the area of Edinburgh Road and Kortright Road from 10:30 a.m. - 1:40 p.m. - 10 tickets issued.

June 20 - In the area of Speedvale Avenue and Glenwood Avenue from 5:35 p.m. - 7:35 p.m. - 8 tickets issued.

June 21 - In the area of Woodlawn Road and Michener Road from 10 p.m. - 12:15 a.m. - 4 tickets issued.

Police incidents from the past 24 hours

The Guelph Police were involved in 204 incidents in this time frame. Incidents involve everything from traffic stops and accidental 911 calls to domestics and break and enters.