The Guelph Police Service is investigating after three would-be shoplifters fled in a stolen motor vehicle Thursday.
At approximately 11:30 a.m. police were dispatched to a business in the area of Eramosa Road and Stevenson Street North. Three males had entered the store and began placing products in bags as they walked around the business. As they left the store, a loss prevention officer attempted to arrest one male but he dropped the bags and fled. The recovered merchandise was valued at close to $1,100.
That male stopped by staff is described as Middle Eastern, 20 to 30 years of age, black hair, medium build, grey hoodie and grey sweatpants. All three males fled in an older Honda Accord which had been reported stolen from Peel Region.
The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Const. Geoffrey Hiebert at 519-824-1212, ext. 7290, email him at [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.
