Suspicious person
On Nov. 1, 2016 at 10:47 p.m., the Guelph Police went to Stone Road West for the report of a male who was seen entering a garage. At 10:54 p.m., police located a male matching the description. Investigation discovered that the man was wanted on an O.P.P. arrest warrant. The 21-year-old Guelph man was arrested and turned over to O.P.P.
Unwanted person call
On Nov. 1, 2016 at 7 a.m., the Guelph Police went to the Drop in Centre on Gordon Street for the report of an unwanted male inside. The man was on conditions to not attend this location. Police attempted to arrest him, he resisted and after a short struggle he was taken into custody.
Joseph Stafford, 34 years old of no fixed address has been charged with breach undertaking, breach probation, two counts of breach recognizance and resist arrest. He will appear in court on Nov. 7, 2016.
Break and enter
On Nov. 2, 2016 at 2:15 a.m., the Guelph Police went to a Crimea Street building to investigate a break and enter. A tenant of the building observed an unknown male inside after he tried to open her door. The tenant yelled at the male who then left the building. No theft is reported. He is described as wearing a hoody and baggy pants with a black knapsack.
Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact Cst K. Ketteringham at 519-824-1212 at extension #7513. 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.
Theft from cars
On Nov. 2, 2016 the Guelph Police received two reports from Guelph residents about thefts from their cars. The locations were Hearn Avenue and Karen Avenue.
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 over the last 24 hours
The Guelph Police were involved in 221 incidents in this time frame. Incidents involve everything from traffic stops and accidental 911 calls to domestics and break and enters.
