Guelph Police Service
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Don’t leave valuables in your vehicle
guelph 7/21/2026 9:12am
Residents are reminded not to leave valuables inside unattended vehicles. In the last week the Guelph Police Service has responded to at least 15 reports of thefts from vehicles. In five of those cases wallets or loose credit and debit cards were among the items stolen and in all five instances
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Impaired, drug charges laid
guelph 7/21/2026 9:12am
A Guelph man faces impaired and drug charges after police found him passed out in a vehicle early Tuesday. Just after 1 am officers were dealing with an unrelated call at a south-end townhouse complex when they saw the man unconscious in the driver’s seat of a parked vehicle. Officers noticed
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Chevy Cruze stolen
guelph 7/21/2026 9:12am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a car was stolen from a west-end apartment building. On Monday morning a resident near Willow Road and Alma Street North reported his white four-door 2015 Chevrolet Cruze missing. He had parked the car in the lot Saturday morning.
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Guelph Police civilian employee charged with Robbery, Assault with a Weapon
guelph 7/20/2026 4:10pm
On April 28th, 2026, the Waterloo Regional Police Service commenced a criminal investigation involving a 15-year civilian employee of the Guelph Police Service. On May 31st, 2026, the civilian employee was arrested by Waterloo Regional Police Service for Robbery and Assault with a Weapon
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Constable Corey McArthur update
guelph 7/20/2026 2:20pm
July 17, 2026 Release On July 17, 2026, the sentencing hearing for Constable Corey McArthur concluded. The Hearing Officer ordered that Constable Corey McArthur shall be dismissed from the Guelph Police Service in seven days unless he resigns before that time. The Hearing Officer’s decision -
Impaired charge after erratic driving
guelph 7/20/2026 9:40am
A Guelph man is charged with impaired driving and other offences after police observed a vehicle being driven erratically downtown Saturday morning. Just before 2 am an officer was patrolling downtown when he observed a vehicle mounting a curb at Wellington Street East and Wyndham Street
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Jewelry stolen in distraction theft
guelph 7/20/2026 9:40am
Residents are urged to be cautious when approached by strangers after a woman had her jewelry stolen. On Friday morning an east-end resident reported she was gardening in her front yard when a white SUV stopped in front of her home. A female passenger called the victim over before grabbing
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Man arrested after break-in
guelph 7/20/2026 9:40am
A Guelph man was arrested after a bicycle was stolen from a downtown storage unit Friday. At 10:15 pm a man was caught on video walking past the Wilson Street Parkade carrying a long metal pole. He tied a shirt over his face to conceal his identity before entering the parkade and using the
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Arrest after hammer attack
guelph 7/20/2026 9:40am
A Guelph man faces assault and weapons charges after another man was attacked with a hammer early Sunday. Approximately 2:20 am police were alerted to a disturbance near Gordon Street and Waterloo Avenue. Two men were reportedly involved in an argument when one removed a hammer from his backpack
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Constable Corey McArthur update
guelph 7/17/2026 6:20pm
On July 17, 2026, the sentencing hearing for Constable Corey McArthur concluded. The Hearing Officer ordered that Constable Corey McArthur shall be dismissed from the Guelph Police Service in seven days unless he resigns before that time. The Hearing Officer’s decision will be posted on -
Police investigating after man wounded
guelph 7/17/2026 1:30pm
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after an altercation downtown early Friday which sent one man to a Hamilton trauma centre. Approximately 4:50 am emergency services were called to a business on Macdonell Street for reports of a man with a laceration to his chest. The man told officers
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Assault, weapons charges after disturbance
guelph 7/17/2026 10:00am
A Guelph man faces assault and weapons charges after police were called to a residence Thursday morning. Approximately 9:40 am police were called to an address near Gordon Street and Forbes Avenue for reports of a woman screaming. Investigation revealed two people had earlier been involved
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Driver had three times legal limit at 11:30 a.m.
guelph 7/17/2026 10:00am
Two men were arrested for impaired driving Thursday, including one who had three times the legal limit of alcohol in his system before noon. Approximately 11:30 am police responded for reports of a possible impaired driver near Stone Road West and Edinburgh Road South. A grey SUV was seen
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Arrest in break-in attempt
guelph 7/17/2026 10:00am
A Guelph man was arrested Thursday, a day after a reported attempted break and enter. On Wednesday police spoke to a resident near Paisley Road and Edinburgh Road North who reported a man had been caught on camera at 2:12 am attempting to enter her backyard. She believed the same man also
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Mazda stolen downtown
guelph 7/16/2026 9:20am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a car was stolen downtown Wednesday while the owner was at work. Approximately 6 pm a Guelph man reported he had parked his grey 2015 Mazda 3 near the Cenotaph while he was at work. When he finished work he realized his keys were missing, but
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Dangerous driving charges in neighbour disputes
guelph 7/16/2026 9:20am
A Guelph woman faces two counts of dangerous driving related to neighbour disputes at an east-end complex. Approximately 2:50 pm police were called to an address near York Road and Cityview Drive South. Witnesses reported a resident had reversed her SUV quickly in the parking lot, almost
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More charges laid in luring investigation
guelph 7/16/2026 9:20am
Additional charges have been laid against a Grand Valley man arrested earlier this year after he engaged an undercover officer in sexually-explicit conversations. In May the 60-year-old was arrested on two counts of luring a child after several online conversations with the officer, who was
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Two watercraft stolen, then recovered
guelph 7/15/2026 10:41am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after two watercraft were stolen from the same north-end neighbourhood and later recovered in Halton Region. On Tuesday morning a resident near Victoria Road North and Woodlawn Road East reported his bass boat and trailer had been stolen from his
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Drug charges after parties found passed-out
guelph 7/15/2026 10:41am
A Guelph man faces drug charges after a man and woman were found passed out in a vehicle Tuesday morning. Approximately 7:30 am police were called to check on two people passed out in a vehicle in a commercial parking lot on Stone Road West. A man was observed in the passenger seat with a
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Two stunt drivers parked
guelph 7/15/2026 10:41am
Two motorists were taken off the road for 30 days after they were separately caught stunt driving Tuesday evening. Just after 5 pm a member of the Guelph Police Service Traffic Unit was patrolling on Kortright Road West when he clocked a black Audi travelling 116 km/h in the posted 50 km/
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Guelph Police Service launches new solution to improve non-emergency service
guelph 7/14/2026 2:10pm
The Guelph Police Service is introducing a new automated response tool designed to support non-emergency calls and enhance service for the community. Starting July 15, the system will streamline routine inquiries, enabling callers to quickly access information, complete tasks more efficiently
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Child safely located after SUV stolen in west Guelph
guelph 7/14/2026 11:40am
A four-year-old child was safely located Monday afternoon after an SUV was stolen from a west-end plaza while the child slept in the back seat. Just after 4:20 pm, the child’s mother called police to report her SUV had been taken from the area of Willow Road and Westwood Road with her child
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Impaired arrest after road rage incidents
guelph 7/14/2026 10:30am
A Guelph man faces impaired driving and mischief charges following two road rage incidents Monday night. Approximately 10 pm a woman reported another motorist had cut her off and then approached the complainant’s vehicle while swearing before breaking the side mirror. The complainant called
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Burglar urinated on floor of home
guelph 7/14/2026 10:30am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a downtown home was entered by someone who urinated on the floor of a bedroom over the weekend. On Monday police were called to a home near Nottingham Street and Dublin Street South. A resident said they were away for the weekend and came home
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$165k lost in crypto scam
guelph 7/14/2026 10:30am
Residents are urged to be very cautious when offered supposed investment opportunities after a Guelph man lost $165,000 in a cryptocurrency scam. On Monday the victim reported he opened a number of investment accounts with companies he found through Facebook advertisements, including one
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Two arrested after break-in
guelph 7/13/2026 10:30am
Two Guelph men face charges after a break-in last week at an east-end business. Shortly after 5 am July 7 two men attended a business on York Road and broke locks to gain entry to a shed and storage trailer. Various tools and car parts were stolen. The Guelph Police Service Break Enter Auto
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$4k lost in grandparent scam
guelph 7/13/2026 10:30am
Residents are reminded to be cautious after a woman lost $4,000 while believing she was helping her grandson. On Friday the victim contacted police. She said last Wednesday morning she received a call from someone she believed was her grandson claiming he had been arrested following a collision
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Indecent act investigation
guelph 7/13/2026 10:30am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a man exposed himself to a woman Friday evening. Approximately 6:15 pm the complainant called police. She said she had been walking in the area of Grange Street and Metcalfe Street when she noticed a young man waking closely behind her. She
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Jeep Wranglers popular with thieves
guelph 7/13/2026 10:30am
Jeep Wranglers were popular with thieves in Guelph this weekend, with three of the SUVs stolen from the south end. It is not known if the thefts are related. On Saturday morning, a resident of Kortright Road East reported his white 2024 Wrangler Rubicon had been stolen from the driveway overnight
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Third impaired charge in a month
guelph 7/13/2026 10:30am
A York Region man has had his vehicle seized indefinitely after he was charged in Guelph with impaired driving for the third time in less than a month. Approximately 7:45 pm Saturday police received reports of a Chevrolet pickup being driven erratically throughout the city. Officers located
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Stunt charge for suspended driver
guelph 7/10/2026 8:50am
A Brampton man had to find another way home after he was taken off the road for stunt driving in Guelph Thursday afternoon. At 12:20 pm a member of the Guelph Police Service Traffic Unit was patrolling on Wellington Street West near Hanlon Parkway when he observed a van travelling well above
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Licence plate gives him away
guelph 7/10/2026 8:50am
A Guelph man was arrested on an outstanding warrant this week because of his licence plate. On Wednesday evening a Guelph Police Service officer was patrolling on Wellington Street West when his cruiser’s automated licence plate reader alerted to a vehicle registered to a wanted party. The
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Impaired charge after traffic stop
guelph 7/10/2026 8:50am
A Guelph man is charged with impaired driving following a traffic stop Thursday evening. Approximately 6:45 pm police were called to a parking lot near Victoria Road North and Eramosa Road after a witness saw a man exit a vehicle while drinking an alcoholic beverage. Officers spoke to the
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Arrest after paramedic assaulted
guelph 7/9/2026 9:30am
A Guelph man was arrested after a paramedic was headbutted by a patient. Shortly before midnight Tuesday police were called to attend Guelph General Hospital. A man being transported due to illicit drug use lunged from the gurney and struck a paramedic on the nose with his head. Hospital
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Woman arrested after standoff
guelph 7/9/2026 9:30am
A Guelph woman was arrested Wednesday night after a nearly three-hour standoff at a west-end apartment building. Approximately 7:40 pm officers attended an address near Paisley Road and Stephanie Drive to arrest a woman for missing her court date in May. After officers knocked on the door -
Impaired charge at mall
guelph 7/9/2026 9:30am
A Guelph man was arrested Wednesday after someone reported a possible impaired driver at Stone Road Mall. Approximately 10:30 am a witness reported a man and woman exiting a vehicle in the mall parking lot before stumbling around the lot and then entering a store. Officers located the male
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Man arrested after home invasion
guelph 7/8/2026 10:00am
A Guelph man faces several charges after a neighbour was attacked inside his own home early Wednesday. Approximately 12:25 am police were called for a disturbance at an apartment on Gordon Street. The victim was awakened by the sound of someone smashing his air conditioner and awoke to find
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Arrest after theft, assault
guelph 7/8/2026 10:00am
A Guelph man has been arrested after a woman was assaulted last month while trying to stop a theft from her home. On June 20 police were called to an address near Eastview Road and Auden Road. The complainant said she caught a man trying to remove tools and other items from her residence.
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Man struck with baseball bat
guelph 7/8/2026 10:00am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a man was struck in the head with a baseball bat Wednesday morning. Just before 2 am a woman called police to report she had been threatened by another woman with a baseball bat near Gordon Street and Nottingham Street. The complainant said
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Arrest after employee assaulted
guelph 7/7/2026 10:10am
A Guelph man was arrested after an employee at a downtown business was assaulted Monday afternoon. Approximately 2:40 pm a man entered a licensed establishment. An employee declined to serve him as he was already intoxicated. The man became angry and punched the employee in the face. Officers
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Fake assault claim leads to arrest
guelph 7/7/2026 10:10am
A Guelph woman has been arrested after falsely claiming she was assaulted downtown last month. Approximately 2:40 am June 13, the woman called 911 to report the assault. She later provided a detailed statement to investigators and described her alleged assailant. As a result of the ongoing
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Stolen truck found, suspect flees
guelph 7/7/2026 10:10am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a stolen tractor-trailer was recovered in Guelph Monday evening. Approximately 6:15 pm police were called to an address on Campbell Road for reports of a man possibly trying to steal a truck. As officers arrived they saw a dark-coloured Toyota
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Toyotas targeted by Guelph thieves
guelph 7/6/2026 10:50am
Toyota vehicles were a hot commodity for car thieves in Guelph this weekend. On Saturday morning a resident of Victoria Road North reported his 2023 Toyota Tundra had been stolen overnight from his driveway. Broken glass was left behind. Later Saturday morning the truck was located abandoned
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Teen apprehended after gun reports
guelph 7/6/2026 10:50am
A Guelph teenager was apprehended after two reports on the weekend of someone pointing a handgun at strangers. Approximately 9:25 pm Friday, a man was walking in the area of Eramosa Road and Stevenson Street North when he saw a male pointing a firearm in his direction. He left the area and
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Attempt business break-in
guelph 7/6/2026 10:50am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after an attempted break-in at a west-end business. Approximately 5:25 am Saturday police were dispatched for an alarm at a business near Speedvale Avenue West and Marksam Road. Officers observed pry marks and other damage to a rear door however
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Impaired charge after driving complaint
guelph 7/6/2026 10:50am
A Guelph man is charged with impaired driving after a driving complaint Saturday night. Just before 11:30 pm police were called to a business on Woodlawn Road West after witnesses reported a possible impaired driver in the parking lot. Officers spoke to the driver and noted an odour of alcohol
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Drug, weapons charges at park
guelph 7/6/2026 10:50am
A Guelph man faces drug and weapons charges after he was arrested in a downtown park. Just after 7:30 pm Friday officers patrolling in Royal City Park observed a man smoking from a clear pipe within eyesight of families and young children using the park. The man was arrested and during a
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MALE IDENTIFIED - Man observed pointing firearm at stranger
guelph 7/4/2026 2:30pm
UPDATE - The male has been identified. We thank the public for their assistance. The Guelph Police Service is requesting assistance identifying a male after someone was seen pointing a firearm outside a business Friday night. Approximately 9:25 pm, a man was walking in the area of Eramosa
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Police looking for woman after assault
guelph 7/4/2026 12:31pm
Guelph Police are looking for a woman after a resident was assaulted while walking in the area of Waterloo Avenue and Glasgow Street South on June 30. The resident reported being approached by an unknown woman who yelled at them before striking them and fleeing the area. The resident was
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Police looking for man after a series of thefts
guelph 7/4/2026 12:31pm
Guelph Police are looking for a man after a seasonal power tool was stolen from a Woodlawn Road business June 28. Police have received four reports involving someone matching the same description targeting similar merchandise at the same location. The suspect is described as male, approximately
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Three drivers charged with stunt driving
guelph 7/4/2026 12:31pm
Three drivers are facing stunt driving charges after police conducted speed enforcement on Speedvale Avenue West the morning of June 30. Between 7:40 am and 11:30 am, officers stopped three vehicles travelling more than 40 km/h over the posted 60 km/h limit.
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Arrest after vandalism spree with hammer
guelph 7/4/2026 12:30pm
A Guelph man faces assault and mischief charges after several vehicles were damaged with a hammer. Just after 9 pm Tuesday Guelph Police Service officers responded to a report of a man damaging vehicles and threatening people. The incident began shortly after 9 pm in the parking lot of a
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Impaired charge after fleeing police with kids
guelph 7/4/2026 12:30pm
A Guelph man faces impaired driving and other charges after fleeing from police with his children in the vehicle. The evening of July 1 officers interacted with the man for approximately one hour while investigating an unrelated matter. During this time officers observed the man to be impaired
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Potential victims sought in luring investigation
guelph 7/3/2026 2:30pm
In April, the Guelph Police Service was contacted by two residents who reported communicating with an individual after finding a phone number written on the bathroom wall at a south-end business. One of the witnesses told the man he. was 12 years old and the two subsequently arranged to meet
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Two south-end homes entered
guelph 6/29/2026 9:40am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after two homes in the same south-end neighbourhood were entered over the weekend. It is not known if the two are related. Saturday morning police were called to an address near Stone Road East and Village Green Drive. The owner had come home to
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Lexus stolen from hotel lot
guelph 6/29/2026 9:40am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a New York woman had her Lexus stolen from the parking lot of a Guelph hotel. Police received a call Saturday morning that the black Lexus SUV with New York licence plates had been stolen from the south-end hotel sometime overnight.
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Arrest for assaulting officer
guelph 6/29/2026 9:40am
A Guelph man has been arrested after an altercation which left a Guelph Police Service officer scarred. On May 18, just after 11 pm, police were called to a downtown location to assist paramedics with an agitated man. A struggle ensued during which the man grabbed an officer’s arm and squeezed
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Impaired charge after collision
guelph 6/29/2026 9:40am
A Guelph woman is charged with impaired and dangerous driving following a collision Friday night. Just after 8 pm police were called to Scottsdale Drive near Stone Road West. A man reported a woman had been following close behind him and honking her horn. When he attempted to pull over and
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Robbery suspect dropped ID
guelph 6/29/2026 9:40am
A Guelph woman is charged with robbery after a suspect dropped her identification while struggling with staff of a north-end business. Approximately 8:30 pm Friday police were called to a business near Woodlawn Road and Woolwich Street. A woman entered the business and placed a number of
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Man arrested after assault with cane
guelph 6/26/2026 9:30am
A Guelph man has been arrested after a woman reported being repeatedly struck with a cane earlier this month. The afternoon of June 5, the victim attended the police station to report the incident. She said she was confronted outside an address on Woolwich Street just after midnight by a
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Man sought in attempted bank fraud
guelph 6/26/2026 9:30am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a man tried to open a bank account with fraudulent documents earlier this month.
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Teen arrested for fleeing police
guelph 6/26/2026 9:30am
A Guelph boy faces several charges after fleeing a Guelph Police Service officer earlier this week. Just after 2:30 pm Wednesday the officer observed a vehicle being driven without licence plates in the area of Clair Road East and Gordon Street. When the officer attempted to stop the vehicle
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Impaired charge after traffic stop
guelph 6/25/2026 10:00am
A Guelph man is charged with impaired driving after a Guelph Police Service officer observed a vehicle being driven erratically Wednesday evening. The officer was patrolling on Victoria Road South approximately 9:40 pm when she saw a pickup being driven without lights. The vehicle made several
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Stolen pickup recovered
guelph 6/25/2026 10:00am
The Guelph Police Service continues to investigate after a stolen pickup was recovered Wednesday. Approximately 4:15 pm a Fergus woman contacted police and said she had information where her truck could be. Officers attended the area of Gladstone Avenue and Metcalfe Street and located the
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Arrest after restaurant staff assaulted
guelph 6/25/2026 10:00am
A Guelph man was arrested after an employee of a west-end restaurant was assaulted Wednesday. Approximately 12:30 pm police were called to a business near Elmira Road North and Speedvale Avenue West. A man had ordered a meal and then refused to pay for it. When an employee tried to prevent
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Construction site targeted again
guelph 6/24/2026 9:00am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after an east-end construction site previously targeted by vandals was hit again. Tuesday morning police were called to the area of Eramosa Road and Brant Avenue. Two youths were caught on video the previous evening smashing windows on two vehicles -
Distinctive truck stolen
guelph 6/24/2026 9:00am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating the theft of a distinctive pickup truck early Tuesday. Just after 7 am a Fergus woman reported she had parked her truck at a location in Guelph’s east end approximately 4:30 am and noticed it missing two hours later. It is described as a white 1988
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Arrest in vandalism spree
guelph 6/24/2026 9:00am
A Guelph man faces a number of charges after several west-end homes were damaged Tuesday afternoon. At 5:50 pm police were called to an address near Elmira Road North and Flaherty Drive. The homeowner reported a man had repeatedly thrown a crate at their front door -- causing damage to the
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Impaired driving charge
guelph 6/24/2026 9:00am
A Fergus man is charged with impaired driving following a traffic stop in Guelph early Wednesday. Just after midnight, police received a driving complaint and located the involved vehicle on Edinburgh Road South. While speaking to the driver officers noted a strong odour of alcohol on his
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Stunt driver taken off road
guelph 6/23/2026 8:50am
A Guelph man will be walking for the next month after he was charged with stunt driving Monday night. A member of the Guelph Police Service Traffic Unit was patrolling near Wellington Street West and Hanlon Expressway about 9:45 pm when he clocked a vehicle travelling 119 km/h in a 70 km/
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Thousands in damage at construction site
guelph 6/23/2026 8:50am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after thousands of dollars in damage was done to vehicles and equipment at an east-end construction site. On Monday officers were called to the area of Eramosa Road and Brant Avenue. The site supervisor reported he arrived Monday to find two pickups -
Store break-in under investigation
guelph 6/23/2026 8:50am
The Guelph Police Service continues to investigate after a north-end business was entered earlier this month.
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Robbery charge following theft
guelph 6/22/2026 10:20am
A Guelph man is charged with robbery after an employee of a south-end business was confronted by a thief. Approximately 8:35 pm Friday a man entered a business near Edinburgh Road South and Stone Road West. He selected product and walked out. The store manager followed the man, who became
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Two impaired driving charges
guelph 6/22/2026 10:20am
Two Guelph men face impaired driving charges following separate incidents Friday. Just before 3:30 pm police were called for a two-vehicle collision at Woodlawn Road West and Dawson Road where a stopped vehicle had been rear-ended. While speaking to the drivers, officers noted one had a
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Arrest after employee grabbed, punched
guelph 6/22/2026 10:20am
A Guelph man faces charges after an employee of a downtown business was sexually assaulted and punched in the face early Sunday. Just before 1 am the woman was working as a waitress when a patron unknown to her touched her inappropriately. The woman reacted and pushed the man away, then was
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Truck loaded with Sea-Doos stolen
guelph 6/22/2026 10:20am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a truck loaded with personal watercrafts was stolen over the weekend. On Sunday morning police were called to a business near Clair Road West and Laird Road. A lock had been cut to gain access to the yard and two vehicles parked to block the
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Kitchener man arrested on drug charges
guelph 6/22/2026 10:20am
A Kitchener man faces drug charges after Guelph Police Service officers observed a suspicious vehicle Sunday night. Just after 11:30 pm officers observed a Mercedes leaving an address known to be associated with the drug trade. A short time later it entered another nearby parking lot and
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Guelph man arrested in luring investigation
guelph 6/19/2026 10:00am
A Guelph man faces two counts of luring following an undercover investigation. In April, the Guelph Police Service heard from two residents who communicated with an individual after finding a phone number written on the bathroom wall at a south-end business. One witness told the man he was -
Couple arrested in formula thefts
guelph 6/19/2026 10:00am
A Hamilton couple face charges after nearly $900 in baby formula was stolen from two Guelph businesses. Just after 5 pm April 15, two people entered a business on Kortright Road West and walked out with nearly $500 worth of product. Twenty minutes later the same two entered a business on
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Unsafe trucks taken off road during blitz
guelph 6/19/2026 10:00am
Dozens of unsafe vehicles were taken off the road during a two-day inspection blitz this week in Cambridge. Two members of the Guelph Police Service Traffic Unit participated in the joint initiative, which was hosted by Waterloo Regional Police and included participants from several police -
Arrest after parking lot disturbance
guelph 6/18/2026 11:50am
A Kitchener man has been arrested after a father and son intervened in a possible domestic dispute Wednesday evening. Just after 6 pm police were called to an address on Woodlawn Road West. Investigation revealed a man and his adult son stepped in after witnessing a man and woman arguing.
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Couple scammed for $25K US
guelph 6/18/2026 11:50am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a local couple was scammed out of approximately $25,000 US. On Wednesday afternoon the victims reported they had been contacted by someone claiming to represent their bank who was investigating possible fraud. During the call they were informed
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Police investigate break-ins at two electronics stores
guelph 6/18/2026 11:50am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating break-ins early Thursday at two electronics stores. It is not yet known if the incidents are related. Approximately 3:45 am police were dispatched to an alarm at a business on Stone Road West. Investigation revealed unknown suspects had attempted
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Eight arrests during downtown drug enforcement
guelph 6/18/2026 11:10am
Eight people were arrested Wednesday during a directed Guelph Police Service patrol initiative aimed at addressing public illicit drug use downtown. Those arrested had their illegal substances seized and were offered information on available supports before being released. Two men and -
Arrest in ATM break-in
guelph 6/17/2026 10:00am
An Aurora man has been arrested after someone broke into a Guelph ATM earlier this year. On April 24, police were called to a business on Speedvale Avenue East after the owner arrived to find the front door smashed and a Bitcoin ATM damaged. Investigation revealed a man had attended the
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Vehicles entered during break-in
guelph 6/17/2026 10:00am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after several vehicles and trailers were entered during a break-in to an east-end business. Police were called Tuesday morning to a business near Elizabeth Street and Victoria Road South. Overnight two suspects cut a hole in a fence to gain access
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Staff confront theft suspect
guelph 6/17/2026 10:00am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after staff of a south-end business confronted a theft suspect Tuesday afternoon. Approximately 2:20 pm police were called to a business near Gordon Street and Clair Road East. A man had entered the business and placed more than $300 worth of baby
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Equipment stolen from construction site
guelph 6/16/2026 8:50am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after approximately $9,500 in equipment was stolen from a downtown construction site. On Monday morning a resident reported a break-in to a construction trailer near Wellington Street East and Neeve Street. The complainant reported being awakened
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Necklace stolen in distraction theft
guelph 6/16/2026 8:50am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a woman had a necklace stolen from around her neck in a parking lot. Approximately 12:30 pm last Friday a man and woman were leaving a grocery store on Silvercreek Parkway North when they were approached by a male and female who asked for directions
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Impaired charge after driving complaint
guelph 6/16/2026 8:50am
A Guelph woman is charged with impaired driving after police received a driving complaint Monday evening. Approximately 8:45 pm police were informed of a vehicle being driven erratically near Victoria Road South and York Road. Officers located the vehicle in a south-end driveway and spoke
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$22k in wire stolen from construction site
guelph 6/15/2026 9:50am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after approximately $22,000 in copper wire was stolen from an east-end construction site. Friday morning the operations manager of a local construction company reported nearly 50 feet of heavy-duty wire had been cut and removed from the site on Victoria
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Home entered while owners out
guelph 6/15/2026 9:50am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a south-end home was entered Saturday while the owners were out. Just before 1 pm officers were dispatched to an address near Beaver Meadow Drive and McArthur Drive after the owner returned home to discover a side window smashed. The home’s
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Two boys arrested for robbery
guelph 6/15/2026 9:50am
Two Guelph boys are charged with robbery after a third reported being assaulted and having his property stolen. On Friday evening the victim reported he was walking in the area of Victoria Road North and Brant Avenue when he was approached and threatened by two other boys. The victim was
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Impaired arrest following collision
guelph 6/15/2026 9:50am
An Arthur man is charged with impaired driving following a single-vehicle collision in Guelph Saturday morning. Just after 5 am officers were called to the area of Laird Road and Downey Road where they found an SUV approximately 100 metres off the road in a field. Officers spoke to the driver
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Crossbow leads to arrest
guelph 6/15/2026 9:50am
A Guelph man faces weapons and drug charges after a concerned citizen shared a photo of a man in possession of a crossbow. Last week, police received security camera footage of a man carrying a crossbow with a scope outside a business on Woolwich Street. Through investigation officers were
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Police investigating after hit and run Saturday morning
guelph 6/13/2026 11:40am
On Saturday, June 13 at approximately 10 am, Guelph Police Service responded for a hit and run in the intersection of Suffolk Street East and Woolwich Street. A vehicle rear-ended a pickup truck and fled the scene. The vehicle is described as a grey SUV with front end damage. Witnesses told
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Police seek video footage following collision on Laird Road
guelph 6/13/2026 9:50am
The Guelph Police Service is seeking assistance from anyone who may have video footage of a collision involving a blue pickup truck and a motorcycle that occurred on Friday, June 12 at approximately 5:30 pm. The collision happened at the intersection of Kirkby Court and Laird Road when the
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Arrest after suspected drug lab discovered
guelph 6/12/2026 9:50am
A Guelph man was arrested Thursday after a suspected drug lab was discovered inside a unit at a self-storage business. The Guelph Police Service was alerted to suspicious activity at an east-end business. Members of the Drug Enforcement Unit attended Thursday morning to ensure the safety
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Impaired charge after hit and run
guelph 6/12/2026 9:50am
A Kitchener man faces impaired and dangerous driving charges after he was involved in a hit and run collision in Guelph Thursday afternoon. Just before 4 pm a woman was driving her SUV southbound on Gordon Street just south of Wellington Street when she heard an engine revving behind her
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East-end business entered
guelph 6/12/2026 9:50am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after an east-end business was entered early Friday. Approximately 4:15 am the owner of a business near Grange Road and Victoria Road North reported a break and enter in progress. He reported a man had smashed a window to gain entry and then smashed
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Trading seats leads to arrest
guelph 6/12/2026 9:50am
A Brampton man was arrested after falsely claiming he was a passenger in a vehicle involved in a collision. On June 1 a man attended the Collision Reporting Centre and told staff he was a passenger in the vehicle. A few days later the other driver attended the Centre and reported the man
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Police warning residents of water survey scam
guelph 6/11/2026 1:40pm
A resident reported a suspected scam after receiving a call inviting them to complete a water-usage survey for a chance to win a gift certificate. The next day, the caller told the resident they had won and asked to schedule a water test and prize delivery. Although the resident declined the
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Two incidents of hate-related graffiti under investigation
guelph 6/10/2026 2:50pm
The Guelph Police Service is investigating two recent incidents in which a south-end place of worship has been defaced with hate-related graffiti. Since the end of May police have been called twice to a location near Gordon Street and College Avenue. It is not known if the two incidents -
American woman arrested after recent assaults in Guelph
guelph 6/10/2026 9:00am
An American woman has been arrested following a number of recent assaults and property damage reports in Guelph’s south end. Between May 25 and June 7, 10 different people reported interactions with the woman in parks and nearby neighbourhoods. These interactions included physical assaults
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Employee assaulted, threatened during thefts
guelph 6/10/2026 9:00am
A Guelph man was arrested Tuesday after an employee of a west-end business was twice threatened and assaulted during thefts. Saturday night a man entered a business near Paisley Road and Imperial Road South and selected beer. He told the clerk he would not pay for it and uttered a threat.
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Arrest after employee’s vehicle stolen
guelph 6/10/2026 9:00am
A Guelph man faces several charges after an employee of a downtown business had his vehicle stolen from the parking lot while he was working. On June 6 the victim discovered his Infiniti SUV missing. Investigation revealed a man had gained entry to a secure area and stole the victim’s backpack
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Downtown condo entered while tenants away
guelph 6/9/2026 9:50am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating a break-in at a downtown condo building. The building’s superintendent called police Monday evening after discovering the unit had been entered while the tenants were out of town. She was able to contact the tenants who returned home and confirmed
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Weapons charges after warrant executed
guelph 6/9/2026 9:50am
A Guelph man faces a number of weapons charges after Guelph Police Service officers executed a search warrant at a north-end apartment early Tuesday. As part of an ongoing investigation officers obtained a search warrant for an apartment unit neat Stevenson Street North and Speedvale Avenue
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Pickup stolen from west-end business
guelph 6/9/2026 9:50am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a pickup truck was reported stolen from a west-end business. On Monday morning an employee of the company near Speedvale Avenue West and Elmira Road North reported a white 2005 GMC Sierra had been stolen from their lot over the weekend. Video
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$2,500 in tools stolen from store
guelph 6/8/2026 11:10am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after more than $2,500 in tools were stolen from a north-end business. The evening of June 3 two men entered a business on Woodlawn Road West. They placed several Milwaukee tools – including saws, sanders and multi-tools – in a cart and walked out
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Knife pulled on pharmacy staff
guelph 6/8/2026 11:10am
A Guelph man faces assault and weapons charges after staff of a local pharmacy were confronted by a man armed with a knife Saturday. Just before 3 pm staff of a business in the east end reported a man armed with a knife who was upset they would not refill a prescription. He was holding the
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Teens arrested after downtown disturbance
guelph 6/8/2026 11:10am
Two Guelph teens face several charges following a disturbance downtown Friday night. Just before 9 pm police were called to the area of Gordon Street and Wellington Street East. Four females reported they were involved in a verbal altercation with another group, during which a member of
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Cane used in assault
guelph 6/8/2026 11:10am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a woman reported being repeatedly struck with a cane during a dispute Friday. On Friday afternoon the victim attended the police station to report the incident. She said she was confronted outside an address on Woolwich Street just after midnight
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Impaired charge after traffic stop
guelph 6/8/2026 11:10am
A Brampton woman is charged with impaired driving following a traffic stop in Guelph Sunday morning. Approximately 12:45 am officers received a report of a vehicle being driven erratically in the west end. An officer with the Traffic Unit spotted the vehicle and pulled it over close to downtown
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Suspect sought in assault, property damage calls
guelph 6/8/2026 8:30am
The Guelph Police Service is trying to identify the woman in the attached photos in connection with several recent assault and property damage calls for service. In the past week a number of residents have reported interactions with the woman during which they have been assaulted or had their
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SIU invokes its mandate after incident Sunday morning
guelph 6/7/2026 8:10pm
The province’s Special Investigation Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate after police responded to an incident Sunday morning that ended in the death of a Guelph man. In accordance with provincial legislation, the Guelph Police Service has notified SIU, which has invoked its mandate and is
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Man wanted in connection to robbery
guelph 6/5/2026 2:00pm
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Man arrested in connection to multiple thefts
guelph 6/5/2026 2:00pm
A 24-year-old Guelph man is facing charges in connection to several incidents dating back to March 2026. Police believe he is involved the theft of bicycles from backyard sheds on three separate occasions. The man was arrested Thursday, charges include break and enter, mischief, arson, breach
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Drug investigation leads to seizure of $200,000 in fentanyl
guelph 6/5/2026 8:50am
On June 2, as a result of an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Unit, the Guelph Police Service executed search warrants following a targeted fentanyl trafficking investigation and seized nearly two kilograms of fentanyl believed to be intended for distribution in Guelph. Four people were
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Driver facing charges after traffic stop
guelph 6/4/2026 12:50pm
Officers conducted a traffic stop Wednesday evening on Silvercreek Parkway North. The driver registered a fail on a roadside breath test and was arrested. He was taken to the police station, where he refused to provide a suitable breath sample. As a result, a Stouffville man is charged with
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Threat involving Guelph School
guelph 6/4/2026 12:50pm
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Two vehicles impounded for stunt driving
guelph 6/2/2026 11:30am
On Monday the Guelph Police charged and impounded the vehicles of two drivers in separate incidents for stunt driving. The first driver was observed driving at a high rate of speed on Maltby Road at approximately 12:40 pm The driver was found to be traveling 40km/hr over in the posted 60km
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Two E-bikes stolen
guelph 6/2/2026 11:30am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after receiving a report of two e-bikes being stolen from an east end garage. It was reported that on Monday morning two individuals entered an apartment complex with a crowbar, removing a safe lockbox which contained a building master key. CCTV
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Vehicle stolen from south Guelph apartment
guelph 6/1/2026 4:30pm
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Three men arrested in connection to report of stolen vehicle
guelph 6/1/2026 4:30pm
Guelph Police Service received a call that a vehicle reported stolen earlier that day in Mississauga was showing on a manufacturer’s tracking app to be located in Guelph. Officers located the vehicle outside a business on Stone Road with the engine running and a driver inside the vehicle.
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Suspect wanted in shoplifting incident
guelph 5/29/2026 10:13am
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Man facing multiple charges after refusing to leave downtown business
guelph 5/29/2026 10:13am
Guelph Police Service was called to a downtown restaurant Thursday morning for assistance removing a customer from the business. When the 47-year-old male ignored repeated requests to leave, officers attempted to escort him from the building. Once outside a struggle occurred and an officer
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Theft from Woodlawn Road Store
guelph 5/28/2026 1:30pm
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Restaurant employee spat on
guelph 5/28/2026 1:30pm
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E-bike theft from Guelph park
guelph 5/28/2026 1:30pm
An Etobicoke resident contacted Guelph Police Service to report that their e-bike had been stolen at Riverside Park Tuesday around noon. The individual had parked their e-bike and entered the washroom facility at the park. When they returned, their e-bike with all contents had been stolen.
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Necklace stolen during distraction theft
guelph 5/27/2026 12:12pm
A Guelph resident was approached by a male and two females in the Willow Road and Silvercreek Parkway area. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon around 4:30 pm The three individuals distracted the complainant by showing them some other jewelry while they proceeded to steal a gold necklace
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E-Bikes Stolen from North-End Residence
guelph 5/27/2026 12:12pm
A resident contacted Guelph Police Service Tuesday morning after discovering two e-bikes along with multiple batteries and chargers were stolen from the garage of their home in the Speedvale Avenue West and Edinburgh Road North area. The resident noticed their garbage bins had been moved when
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SUV stolen and then crashed
guelph 5/26/2026 9:51am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after an SUV was stolen and then crashed early Sunday morning. Just after 4 am Guelph Police Service officers were patrolling on Victoria Road South near Stone Road West when they located a 2025 Honda CRV which had left the road and struck a pole
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Truck stolen from south end home
guelph 5/26/2026 9:51am
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Arrest after sexual assault at business
guelph 5/25/2026 10:11am
A Guelph man was arrested after an employee of a downtown business was sexually assaulted on the weekend. Just before 9 pm Saturday police were called to the business. An employee said she was working when a man touched her inappropriately before walking away. Officers located the man in
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Attempt break-in while family home
guelph 5/25/2026 10:11am
A Guelph man faces charges after trying to break into a downtown home during a dispute with the owners early Saturday. Just after 6 am officers were called to a home on Dublin Street North. The owners said a man knocked on their door and asked if he could have some furniture which had been
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Noxious spray used in assault
guelph 5/25/2026 10:11am
A teenage girl faces assault and weapons charges after a noxious spray was discharged Friday afternoon. Police were called at 2:30 pm to an address near Woolwich Street and Norfolk Street where it was learned a man had been sprayed in the face. The man left the area before police arrived,
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Impaired charge after driving complaint
guelph 5/25/2026 10:11am
A Guelph man is charged with impaired driving after a driving complaint Saturday night. Just before 11 pm police were called about a possible impaired driver in the area of Tovell Drive and Westra Drive. Officers arrived to find a man sitting in the driver’s seat of a car and observed several
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Motorcyclist caught at more than twice speed limit
guelph 5/22/2026 9:40am
A Guelph man was taken off the road Thursday after an officer clocked his motorcycle going more than double the speed limit. Just after 7 pm a member of the Guelph Police Service Traffic Unit was patrolling on Maltby Road West when he spotted a motorcycle travelling 134 km/h in the posted
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Officer assaulted, woman arrested
guelph 5/22/2026 9:40am
A Guelph woman was arrested following an altercation which left a Guelph Police Service officer injured Thursday morning. Approximately 7:30 am officers attended an address on Waterloo Avenue to check on a woman’s wellbeing. The woman became agitated and attempted to punch an officer. She
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Driver charged after teen struck
guelph 5/22/2026 9:40am
A driver was charged Thursday after a teenager was hit by a car in the south end. Emergency services were called at 8:15 am to the intersection of Stone Road West and Scottsdale Drive, where a 14-year-old boy had been hit by a sedan. He was transported to hospital for treatment of facial -
Man arrested in stranger sexual assault
guelph 5/21/2026 8:40am
A Guelph man has been arrested after a woman reported being sexually assaulted by a stranger inside a business on the weekend. Just before noon Saturday the victim reported she was entering a north-end business and saw a man outside, smiling at him to be polite. The man followed her inside
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$8K in tools stolen from construction site
guelph 5/21/2026 8:40am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after thousands of dollars in tools were stolen from an east-end construction site. Police were called just after 2 pm Wednesday to an address near Starwood Drive and Watson Parkway North. Suspects had entered a unit under construction and stole
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Charges after officer bitten
guelph 5/21/2026 8:40am
A Guelph man faces several charges after a Guelph Police Service officer was bitten Wednesday afternoon. Approximately 12:45 pm police were called to a west-end neighbourhood after reports a man had used a chainsaw to cut down a For Sale sign on a neighbouring property. Investigation revealed
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Two arrested for drug-impaired driving
guelph 5/20/2026 9:51am
Two men were arrested Tuesday in separate cases of impaired driving involving drugs. Just before 4 pm police were notified of a driver possibly impaired by cannabis and located the vehicle in a parking lot near Gordon Street and Wellington Street. While speaking to the driver officers noted
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Laptop stolen while owner home
guelph 5/20/2026 9:51am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a man had his laptop stolen while he was home Tuesday night. Approximately 10:15 pm police were called to an address on Stone Road West. The victim said he was working on a university assignment in the living room then went into the kitchen
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Kids found in car with impaired driver
guelph 5/19/2026 10:40am
Five motorists were arrested for impaired driving in Guelph over the long weekend, including one that had his two young kids in the back seat. Approximately 7:40 pm Saturday police were notified of a possible impaired driver on Woodlawn Road East, and a short time later observed the involved
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Employee assaulted at downtown business
guelph 5/19/2026 10:40am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after an employee of a downtown business was assaulted Friday afternoon. Just before 4:30 pm a man was acting erratically inside a business near Norfolk Street and Paisley Street. An employee asked him to leave, leading to a verbal confrontation. -
Teen arrested on assault, firearm charges
guelph 5/19/2026 10:40am
A Guelph teen faces assault and weapons charges after a man reported being beat up and having a gun pointed at him Monday night. Approximately 8:30 pm the victim went to a south-end school to meet up with a female, however was instead met by the teen who began threatening him. The victim
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Suspect rams cruiser while fleeing
guelph 5/19/2026 10:40am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a police cruiser was rammed by suspects fleeing a break and enter scene Monday night. Approximately 8:15 pm police were called to a car dealership on Woodlawn Road West after a witness saw suspects using a grinder to cut the locks off a security
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Impaired charge after traffic stop
guelph 5/15/2026 8:20am
A Guelph man is charged with impaired driving following a traffic stop early Thursday. Approximately 12:45 am an officer was patrolling on Wellington Street West near Edinburgh Road South when he observed a vehicle being driven erratically and pulled it over. While speaking to the driver
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Three officers assaulted following arrest
guelph 5/15/2026 8:20am
A Guelph man faces several charges after three Guelph Police Service officers were assaulted Wednesday evening. Approximately 7:30 pm police were called to a family dispute at a north-end residence. A 35-year-old Guelph man was arrested at the scene for assault, mischief under $5,000 and
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South-end home entered during the day
guelph 5/14/2026 9:21am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a daytime break-in at a south-end home. Officers were called to an address near Kortright Road West and Ironwood Road. The owner said he had gone out about 11:15 am and came home four hours later to find a side window smashed. Several areas
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Jewelry stolen during distraction theft
guelph 5/14/2026 9:21am
Residents are reminded to be cautious when dealing with strangers after a woman lost two gold necklaces during a distraction theft Tuesday. The victim was walking in the area of Gordon Street and Monticello Crescent when she observed two women in a vehicle who appeared to be in distress.
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Officer bitten, man arrested
guelph 5/14/2026 9:21am
A Guelph man was arrested after a police officer was bitten during an altercation Wednesday afternoon. Just after 3 pm officers were dealing with a man downtown when a physical altercation began. While officers were attempting to arrest the man he bit an officer on the thigh, breaking the
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Plate reader catches suspended driver
guelph 5/13/2026 9:10am
A Cambridge man was charged and had his vehicle impounded following a traffic stop in Guelph Tuesday. Just before 1:30 pm a Guelph Police Service officer was patrolling on Whitelaw Road when the cruiser’s automated licence plate reader detected a vehicle associated to a suspended driver.
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More than $10k in tools stolen
guelph 5/13/2026 9:10am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after more than $10,000 worth of tools were stolen from a south-end construction site. On Tuesday a Hamilton man reported the theft of his tools – including saws, drills, a nail gun and toolboxes -- from a site near Arkell Road and Victoria Road
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$3,600 lost after taxi scam
guelph 5/13/2026 9:10am
Residents are reminded to be cautious when dealing with strangers after a Guelph man lost more than $3,600 while trying to assist someone in need. Approximately 5 pm Monday the man in his 80s was in a plaza near Eramosa Road and Stevenson Street North. He was approached by a young woman who
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Impaired driving arrest
guelph 5/12/2026 8:40am
A driving complaint led to impaired driving charges for a Guelph man Monday evening. Approximately 7:45 pm police were informed of a possible impaired driver in the area of Edinburgh Road South and Municipal Street. The vehicle was located a short time later in the driveway of a south-end
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Arson arrest outside church
guelph 5/12/2026 8:40am
A Guelph woman is charged with arson after several fires were set outside a downtown church Monday evening. Approximately 6:20 pm police were called to Church of Our Lady, where they found and extinguished four separate small fires in a garden area. Witnesses pointed out the suspect, who
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Arrest after fentanyl found in wall
guelph 5/12/2026 8:40am
A Guelph man faces drug charges after a large amount of fentanyl was found inside a wall following his eviction last month. On April 1, Guelph Police Service officers were called to a north-end seniors’ residence to assist the sheriff in evicting a tenant, who had caused a large amount of
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Stunt driver taken off the road
guelph 5/11/2026 10:40am
A Puslinch man was taken off the road and had his vehicle impounded after he was caught Friday night driving nearly twice the speed limit. Approximately 10:10 pm a member of the Guelph Police Service Traffic Unit was patrolling on Woodlawn Road West when they observed a black Jeep travelling
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Traffic stop leads to drug and driving charges
guelph 5/11/2026 10:40am
A Kitchener man faces trafficking and driving charges following a traffic stop in Guelph Saturday night. Just after 9 pm officers observed a vehicle leaving a business on Silvercreek Parkway South and pulled it over to check the insurance status. The driver said the vehicle did not belong
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Visitor has vehicle stolen
guelph 5/11/2026 10:40am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a Gravenhurst man had his car stolen while visiting Guelph on the weekend. Approximately 5 pm Saturday police were called to an address near Auden Road and Eastview Road. A man said he was visiting a friend and awoke to find his Kia Rondo missing
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Witnesses sought following collision
guelph 5/11/2026 10:40am
The Guelph Police Service Traffic Unit is seeking witnesses or dashcam footage after a collision Friday which closed a major road. Just before 2:30 pm emergency services were called to Woodlawn Road West and the Hanlon Expressway for a three-vehicle collision. A portion of Woodlawn Road West
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Man arrested in child luring investigation
guelph 5/8/2026 7:40am
A Grand Valley man faces luring charges following an undercover investigation in which a Guelph Police Service officer posed as a 13-year-old girl. During the proactive investigation between late March and early May the officer chatted with an adult male who engaged them in sexually-explicit
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Indecent act arrest
guelph 5/8/2026 7:40am
A Guelph man was arrested Thursday after an indecent act outside a downtown-area home. Approximately 6:40 pm a resident near Gordon Street and Nottingham Street reported a man had come onto the property and was standing outside the kitchen window masturbating. The complainant captured the
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Teen sprayed with noxious substance
guelph 5/7/2026 8:40am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a youth was sprayed with a noxious substance in a busy plaza Wednesday afternoon. At 12:25 pm emergency services were called to the plaza near Eramosa Road and Stevenson Street North. Inside a business they found an agitated 14-year-old who
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Drug, weapons charges
guelph 5/7/2026 8:40am
A Guelph woman faces drug and weapons charges after she was observed using drugs in public Wednesday morning. Just before 11 am a Guelph Police Service officer was patrolling on Woolwich Street near Speedvale Avenue when he saw the woman inside a bus shelter. She was placed under arrest
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Man tries to hide, arrested during traffic stop
guelph 5/7/2026 8:40am
A Kitchener man who tried to hide from police during a traffic stop Wednesday was arrested on several charges. Just before 1 pm Guelph Police Service officers observed the man driving a van with a female passenger in the east end. Officers were aware the man had an outstanding warrant and
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East-end business break-in
guelph 5/6/2026 9:51am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a break-in early Tuesday to an east-end business. Approximately 12:15 am three males in a white four-door vehicle arrived at a business near Grange Road and Starwood Drive. They used a rock to smash the front door and gain entry to the business
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Toronto men arrested in human trafficking investigation
guelph 5/5/2026 1:40pm
Investigators with the Guelph Police Service Human Trafficking Unit have charged two Toronto men in an ongoing human trafficking investigation. The lengthy investigation revealed that the two men engaged in the sexual exploitation and trafficking of two youths from Guelph. The alleged offences
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Nudes lead to extortion
guelph 5/5/2026 9:20am
Residents are reminded not to share intimate images online, after a Guelph man was extorted this week. On Monday he reported he had been communicating with someone he believed was a female through a social media app. During the lengthy conversation he sent intimate images of himself, then
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Looking for friend attracts criminal charges
guelph 5/5/2026 9:20am
A man who claimed to be looking for an old friend after a report of someone entering a home in the middle of the night was arrested early Tuesday. Just before 1:30 am a homeowner near Speedvale Avenue East and Delhi Street said she was awakened by someone coming into her bedroom. She yelled
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Staff assaulted, man arrested
guelph 5/5/2026 9:20am
A Guelph man faces charges after three Guelph General Hospital employees were assaulted Monday morning. Approximately 8 am the three were dealing with an escalated patient when a physical altercation took place. The man also uttered a death threat against the employees. Officers arrived
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Arrest for truck theft, driving charges
guelph 5/4/2026 10:00am
A Guelph man wanted for stealing a truck and trailer last month was arrested Friday. Members of the Guelph Police Service Break Enter Auto Theft Unit were investigating the theft April 6 of a pick-up and dump trailer from a business on Dawson Road and were able to identify a suspect. On
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Replica gun draws large response
guelph 5/4/2026 10:00am
A man was arrested at gunpoint after reports Friday night of someone pointing a firearm towards residences. Just after 10 pm police were called to the area of Woolwich Street and Marilyn Drive after a witness reported a man pointing a black handgun at homes in the area. Several officers
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Man found inside vacant unit
guelph 5/4/2026 10:00am
A Guelph man was arrested after he was found Friday inside an apartment unit which was supposed to be vacant. On Friday morning police were called to a building on Speedvale Avenue West after the property manager reported someone possibly inside the unit. Officers arrived and following a
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Arrest for price-switching
guelph 5/4/2026 10:00am
A Brampton man has been arrested after four businesses were defrauded by someone scanning cheaper items at self-checkouts. On February 7, a man attended four businesses within a one-hour period. At each he selected cases of baby formula valued at $97 each, but scanned an item valued at less
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Arrest after south-end home invasion
guelph 5/1/2026 11:11am
A Guelph woman faces charges after a neighbour reported someone breaking into their home armed with a brick last month. On April 19, just before noon, officers were called to a home near Kortright Road West and Ironwood Road. The caller said a neighbour had smashed a large window and gained
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Two riding mowers stolen
guelph 5/1/2026 11:11am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after two riding mowers were stolen from a north-end business. On Thursday police were called to a property near Woodlawn Road East and Muskoka Drive. The complainant owns a landscaping company and rents the property to store his equipment. A gate
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Toronto man arrested for a dozen Guelph vehicle thefts
guelph 5/1/2026 8:30am
A Toronto man has been arrested in connection with an alleged sophisticated auto theft ring in which a dozen vehicles were stolen from Guelph earlier this year. The 26-year-old was originally arrested March 12 after members of the Guelph Police Service Break Enter Auto Theft Unit recovered
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Robbery charge after backpack stolen
guelph 4/30/2026 9:40am
A Guelph boy is charged with robbery after another teen had his backpack stolen Wednesday. During the lunch break several teens from a Guelph high school were in a nearby plaza when one was assaulted and had his backpack stolen. The victim was not physically injured. Later in the afternoon
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Assault, mischief charges after disturbance
guelph 4/30/2026 9:40am
A Guelph woman faces assault and mischief charges following a disturbance Wednesday afternoon. Approximately 1:20 pm police were called to a supportive housing residence. Staff reported a client had become enraged and tried to attack staff by throwing glass jars at them. She also smashed
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Wire theft causes thousands in damage
guelph 4/30/2026 9:40am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after the theft of a few feet of copper wire caused thousands of dollars in damage to a west-end business. On Tuesday officers were called to a business near Willow Road and Silvercreek Parkway North. The cables from the main building to an exterior
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Arrest after loaded handgun, $17k in drugs found
guelph 4/29/2026 12:31pm
A Guelph man and woman face a number of charges after police located a loaded handgun and $17,000 worth of drugs while executing search warrants Wednesday morning. Earlier this year the Guelph Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit received information about two individuals trafficking controlled
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Bike, blower stolen from shed
guelph 4/28/2026 9:10am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after an expensive bicycle and a leaf blower were stolen from a shed at a west-end home. On Monday morning a resident near Whitelaw Road and Fife Road reported someone entered his back yard overnight and accessed the shed. A teal-coloured Trek Marlin
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Impaired arrest after morning traffic stop
guelph 4/28/2026 9:10am
A Cambridge woman is charged with impaired and dangerous driving after a traffic stop in Guelph Monday morning. Approximately 7:30 am police were informed of a vehicle being driven erratically into Guelph on Highway 6 North. The caller advised they had been following the vehicle since Fergus
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Tools stolen from garage
guelph 4/28/2026 9:10am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after tools were stolen from the garage at an east-end home. Monday morning a resident of Speedvale Avenue East reported finding the door of his detached garage open and the garage ransacked. A Milwaukee Sawzall and the keys to the complainant’s
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Two stunt drivers taken off road
guelph 4/27/2026 9:50am
Two motorists were taken off the road in Guelph this weekend after being charged with stunt driving. Just before 10:30 am Friday a member of the Guelph Police Service Traffic Unit was patrolling on Speedvale Avenue East when he clocked a pickup travelling 98 km/h in a posted 50 km/h zone.
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Employee punched, hair pulled out
guelph 4/27/2026 9:50am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after an employee of a south-end business was punched and had her hair pulled out while attempting to stop two shoplifters Friday. Just after 7 pm police were called to a business on Stone Road West. An employee had observed two people removing tags
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Arrest after fleeing from police
guelph 4/27/2026 9:50am
A Guelph man was arrested early Sunday after taking off from a Guelph Police Service officer. Approximately 2:25 am an officer was patrolling when he was flagged down and informed of someone who had fallen asleep in his vehicle at Willow Road and Hanlon Expressway. The officer pulled his -
Arrest in $40k damage to business
guelph 4/27/2026 9:50am
A Kitchener man has been arrested after nearly $40,000 in damage was done to a Guelph business during a theft attempt. The morning of January 26 the manager of a business near Edinburgh Road North and Willow Road contacted police after arriving at work in the morning to find the heating was
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Bitcoin ATM damaged in break-in
guelph 4/27/2026 9:50am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a Bitcoin ATM was damaged during a break-in early Friday to an east-end business. Approximately 8:20 am Friday police were called to a business near Speedvale Avenue East and Eramosa Road. Sometime overnight the glass front door was smashed
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Police watching for unsanctioned car meets
guelph 4/24/2026 12:00pm
The arrival of warmer weather traditionally ushers in car season, when car and truck enthusiasts want to gather to show off their classic and modified rides. The majority of these enthusiasts do so in a safe and family-friendly manner. However, in recent years police services across Ontario
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Arrest in renovation fraud
guelph 4/24/2026 9:50am
A Waterloo man has been arrested nearly four years after a Guelph resident paid for a renovation job which was never completed. In June, 2022, a Guelph resident hired a Waterloo company to replace his roof and paid a $4,500 downpayment to cover the cost of materials. The contractor delayed
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Suspected ‘assassin’ game draws police response
guelph 4/24/2026 9:50am
A game in which high school students attempt to ‘eliminate’ each other using water guns is believed to be behind a weapons call in the east end early Friday. Just before 1:30 am police were called to an address near Grange Road and Starwood Drive after a resident reported a number of vehicles
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Arrest in assault investigation
guelph 4/23/2026 9:40am
A Guelph woman faces charges after a man was assaulted with a garden hose last October. On October 8 police were called to a home near downtown. The victim reported being involved in an altercation with a woman known to him, during which he was punched several times and then struck on the
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Clerk bitten by shoplifter
guelph 4/23/2026 9:40am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after the owner of a west-end business was bitten while attempting to stop a shoplifter Wednesday evening. Just after 6:15 pm police were called to a business near Willow Road and Dawson Road. The owner said two females had come into the store to
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Arrest in recent bike thefts
guelph 4/23/2026 9:40am
A Guelph man faces charges related to several recent bicycle thefts. On April 11, a man reported his Trek mountain bike had been stolen from outside a business on Silvercreek Parkway North. The theft was caught on security cameras and police were able to identify the suspect. On Wednesday
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Boy arrested after threats against school
guelph 4/22/2026 9:30am
A Guelph boy was arrested Tuesday night after police became aware of threats against a local school. Approximately 7:45 pm police learned a student had sent messages to friends that he wanted to buy a gun and “shoot up the school.”. Police were able to identify the subject with assistance
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South-end home entered
guelph 4/22/2026 9:30am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a south-end residence was entered and ransacked. Just after 1 pm Tuesday police were called to a home near Edinburgh Road South and Stone Road West. Sometime since Friday, someone smashed a rear glass sliding door to access the house. Most
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Person fatally struck by train
guelph 4/21/2026 10:00pm
Shortly after 3 pm on April 21, a person was fatally struck by a train near the Guelph Central GO Station. Emergency services responded and the individual was confirmed deceased a short time later. At this time, no further details about the victim are being released until officers are able
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Man arrested after fleeing collision scene
guelph 4/21/2026 9:42am
A Cambridge man faces charges following a hit and run collision earlier this month. Just after 3:30 am April 3 emergency services responded for a single-vehicle collision at Paisley Road and Imperial Road South, where a Chevy Silverado pickup had collided with a hydro pole causing extensive
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Stolen vehicle located in Guelph
guelph 4/21/2026 9:42am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a car stolen from Hamilton was located in a Guelph parking lot. Approximately 2:40 am Tuesday police were contacted by City of Guelph Bylaw Enforcement officers. They had been called to tow a vehicle from a parking lot on Arkell Road after
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Teen reports man tried to grab her
guelph 4/21/2026 9:42am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a teenaged girl reported a man trying to grab her while she waited for a bus Saturday. Approximately 12:20 pm police were called to the intersection of Suffolk Street West and Yorkshire Street North. The complainant reported she was waiting
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Man found sleeping in rental unit
guelph 4/20/2026 10:11am
A Niagara Falls man was arrested Friday after he was found sleeping in a Guelph rental unit. Police were dispatched to a south-end home just after 6:30 am The property manager said he has been showing the unit to potential tenants, but when he arrived Friday morning found a man sleeping in
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Impaired on e-bike
guelph 4/20/2026 10:11am
A Guelph man is charged with impaired driving after officers were called Friday night to an east-end business. Just before midnight officers were called to a business on York Road, where they found an e-bike parked with the keys in the ignition and two six-packs of beer on the footrest.
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Stunt drivers taken off road
guelph 4/20/2026 10:11am
Two drivers were taken off the road in Guelph this weekend after they were stopped for stunt driving. Approximately 10:30 pm Friday a member of the Guelph Police Service Traffic Unit was stopped at a red light at Gordon Street and Edinburgh Road South when he heard a vehicle approaching from
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Arrest in stolen vehicle investigation
guelph 4/20/2026 10:11am
A Guelph man has been arrested after he was caught on camera last month driving a stolen SUV. On March 20, a stolen 2025 Ford Escape was observed entering the parking lot of an apartment building on Waterloo Avenue. Officers reviewed security video and were able to identify the driver. On
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Stolen car crashed, man arrested
guelph 4/20/2026 10:11am
A Guelph man faces charges after a stolen car was involved in a collision in a busy parking lot. Just after 4 pm Friday police were called to the parking lot of Walmart on Woodlawn Road West. A driver had lost control of an SUV, mounting a curb and colliding with a sign and tree before hitting
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Arrest after drugs, cash, weapon seized
guelph 4/17/2026 11:10am
A Guelph man faces drug and weapons charges after officers seized more than $50,000 in drugs – as well as cash and a conducted energy weapon – Thursday afternoon. Approximately 4:40 pm officers were in the area of Speedvale Avenue East and Gladstone Avenue when they spotted a man who has
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Impersonating brother leads to charge
guelph 4/17/2026 9:10am
Impersonating his older brother during a traffic stop has led to a criminal charge for a Guelph man. Just after 2 am Thursday a Guelph Police Service officer pulled over a car on Gordon Street because its rear lights were not illuminated. The driver said he didn’t have his licence but provided
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Arrest after replica firearm spotted
guelph 4/17/2026 9:10am
A Guelph man faces several charges after he was found in possession of a replica firearm downtown. Approximately 11:30 am Thursday a passerby called police after witnessing a man removing a gun from his backpack and showing it to another man on Wyndham Street North. Officers observed video
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Man arrested after LCBO robbery
guelph 4/17/2026 9:10am
A man has been arrested after a customer was sprayed in the face with a noxious substance while attempting to stop a theft from a Guelph LCBO last summer. Just before 6 pm August 20, 2025, four men entered the LCBO on Scottsdale Drive and began placing product into shopping bags. As they
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Impaired charge after car stuck on tracks
guelph 4/16/2026 8:50am
A Guelph man is charged with impaired driving after a car got stuck on railroad tracks Wednesday night. Just before 10:30 pm police were called to the tracks between Duke Street and Arthur Street South where they found a man attempting to reverse his vehicle off the tracks. Officers spoke
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Girl arrested after disturbance
guelph 4/16/2026 8:50am
A Guelph girl was arrested after police attended a large disturbance Wednesday evening. Just after 6 pm police were called for reports of two groups of youths fighting in the plaza at Gordon Street and Wellington Street East. Investigation revealed approximately 12 young people were involved
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Fake reports, abuse leads to charge
guelph 4/16/2026 8:50am
A Guelph woman faces a criminal charge after making several false reports to police and verbally abusing police call takers. During April, the woman has called police approximately 15 times to report allegations later determined to be false. During these calls she has consistently berated
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Arrest after breaking into school
guelph 4/15/2026 8:50am
A Guelph man has been arrested after someone broke into a local high school. Just before 7 am Tuesday a custodian called police after discovering someone sleeping on tables in the cafeteria. Security video showed the man breaking into the school at approximately 3:15 am and wandering around
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Store staff interrupt fraud attempt
guelph 4/15/2026 8:50am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after alert store staff halted a fraud attempt, saving the victim $1,000. Tuesday afternoon the victim, in their 80s, contacted police. Earlier in the day they were contacted by someone claiming to be from their bank. The caller claimed there had
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Mom and daughter both arrested
guelph 4/14/2026 8:50am
A Kitchener mother and daughter were both arrested after more than $1,000 in product was stolen Monday from a Guelph business. Just before 3:30 pm staff of a business in Stone Road Mall advised they had detained two women after the pair were observed selecting items and placing them in their
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Arrest after stranger assaulted
guelph 4/14/2026 8:50am
A Guelph man was arrested after a stranger sustained a serious head injury early Tuesday. Approximately 1 am emergency services were called to the parking lot of a plaza on Stone Road West. An altercation between two males left one with a significant cut on his forehead. The two were not
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$6,200 lost in crypto scam
guelph 4/14/2026 8:50am
The Guelph Police Service is again warning the public to be cautious when dealing with individuals online after a Guelph resident lost more than $6,000 in a cryptocurrency scam. The victim called police Monday evening and advised in February they began communicating with two individuals online
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Tools stolen from construction site
guelph 4/13/2026 10:10am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after tools and other equipment were stolen from a home under construction. On Friday morning police were called to an address near Glasow Street South and Bristol Street. Workers arrived on scene to discover the home was entered sometime late Thursday
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Arrest in ‘bank investigator’ scams
guelph 4/13/2026 10:10am
A Guelph man has been arrested in connection with so-called ‘bank investigator’ scams targeting older adults. Last July, three Guelph residents in their 90s reported being contacted by people claiming to represent their banks. During these conversations the victims provided their banking
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Suspended driver arrested
guelph 4/13/2026 10:10am
A Guelph man was arrested Friday afternoon after being caught driving while suspended. Just before 4:30 pm a member of the Guelph Police Service Traffic Unit was patrolling in the east end when the cruiser’s automated licence plate reader alerted the officer to a vehicle owned by a suspended
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Three impaired driving arrests
guelph 4/13/2026 10:10am
Three Guelph residents were arrested for impaired driving on the weekend, including one found sitting in his van with the airbags deployed. Just after 8 am Sunday officers were called to Vanier Drive after witnesses observed a van spinning its tires resulting in a lot of smoke. Officers arrived
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Cabbie assaulted, man arrested
guelph 4/10/2026 9:20am
A Guelph man was arrested early Thursday after a taxi driver was assaulted while driving. Shortly after midnight officers were called to the area of Willow Road and Silvercreek Parkway North. The victim reported they were driving when a passenger attempted several times to hit them and also
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Security guard assaulted, man arrested
guelph 4/10/2026 9:20am
A Guelph man faces charges after a security guard at a downtown business was assaulted Thursday evening. Approximately 8:35 pm the complainant asked a man to leave the vestibule of a business near St. George’s Square. The man threw his backpack at the security guard then pulled out a wooden
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Arrest in copper wire theft
guelph 4/10/2026 9:20am
A Guelph man was arrested Thursday after thousands of dollars in copper wire was stolen from a west-end business. Just before 7 am staff of a business on Speedvale Avenue West reported two suspects had been observed on the property at 6:30 am The two were confronted and left the area. A
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$9,100 lost in crypto scam
guelph 4/10/2026 9:20am
Residents are reminded to be very cautious when dealing with unknown individuals after a Guelph resident lost more than $9,000 to a cryptocurrency scam. Officers were called just before 8 pm to a business downtown. The victim said they were contacted by someone claiming to represent the Canadian
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Another distraction theft attempt
guelph 4/9/2026 10:10am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating the latest attempted distraction theft targeting older adults. Wednesday afternoon a Guelph man in his 70s reported a suspicious interaction. He said at 2:25 pm he was walking through the parking lot at Willow West Mall when he was approached by
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Witnesses sought after altercation
guelph 4/9/2026 10:10am
The Guelph Police Service is looking for witnesses after an altercation Wednesday afternoon between a motorist and a pedestrian. At 3:30 pm a man was crossing Victoria Road South at York Road when he was approached by the driver of a vehicle making a right turn. The driver stopped his vehicle
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Camaro stolen from parking lot
guelph 4/9/2026 10:10am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a Chevy Camaro was stolen from a west-end parking lot. A Guelph man reported he went shopping approximately 8 pm at a business near Paisley Road and Elmira Road South. When he came back out less than an hour later his black 2018 Camaro was
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Arrest on 18 counts
guelph 4/8/2026 9:30am
A Guelph man currently bound by 18 different driving prohibitions was arrested Tuesday after he was spotted behind the wheel. Approximately 11 am members of the Guelph Police Service Break Enter Auto Theft unit spotted the man driving on York Road. He was followed to a business just outside
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Fake $100 bills used to buy phone
guelph 4/8/2026 9:30am
A Guelph resident reported he was selling an iPhone 16 online and was contacted by a prospective buyer. The pair met last Thursday afternoon and the buyer handed over nine $100 bills. When the seller attempted to deposit them days later they were rejected and he realized the bills contained
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$15k in catalytic converters stolen
guelph 4/8/2026 9:30am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after two catalytic converters valued at more than $15,000 were stolen from a truck at a west-end business. On Monday staff from a business near Woodlawn Road West and Michener Road reported two of the exhaust components had been cut off one of the
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Two distraction thefts reported
guelph 4/7/2026 11:10am
The Guelph Police Service is advising residents to remain alert to distraction thefts after two incidents Monday where jewelry was taken directly from victims during brief interactions with strangers. Just after 1 pm Monday a Guelph woman in her 50s reported her necklace was stolen. She was
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Man arrested, cocaine seized
guelph 4/7/2026 11:10am
A Guelph man faces drug charges after officers seized cocaine and cash Thursday night. The Guelph Police Service Break Enter Auto Theft Unit has been investigating a man allegedly involved in trafficking controlled substances. Just before 9 pm Thursday the man was located in a vehicle near
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Hit and run under investigation
guelph 4/7/2026 11:10am
The Guelph Police Service is asking for assistance to help locate a black SUV with damage to the front passenger side corner following a hit and run early Saturday. A parked vehicle was struck shortly after 4 am Saturday, in the area of Victoria Road and Woodlawn Road East.
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Impaired driver fled, crashed in construction site
guelph 4/7/2026 11:10am
Five drivers were arrested for impaired driving in Guelph over the long weekend, including one who fled from police and crashed in a construction site early Saturday. Just after 2 am a Guelph Police Service officer was patrolling on Woolwich Street when his cruiser’s automated licence plate
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Downtown building entered
guelph 4/7/2026 11:10am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a downtown apartment building was entered Sunday morning. The owner of the building reported two men gained access just after 7:30 am by pulling on the front door until it bent slightly. Once inside they attended several storage and supply
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Neighbour, officer assaulted
guelph 4/7/2026 11:10am
A Guelph man faces charges after a neighbour and police officer were both assaulted Saturday. Just after 11 am a man in his 60s was sitting in the lobby handing out Easter candy when he was confronted by a neighbour, who grabbed him by the throat while uttering a death threat. Officers arrived
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Suspect in fraudulent truck rentals arrested in Guelph
guelph 4/2/2026 9:30am
A Quebec man believed to be involved in a series of fraudulent truck rentals was arrested in Guelph after an employee recognized his photo. Approximately 5:20 pm Wednesday police were called to a business on Stone Road West where a man had presented an Alberta driver’s license while attempting
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Knife pulled on security
guelph 4/2/2026 9:30am
A Guelph teen faces a weapons charge after mall security officers had a knife pulled on them Wednesday. Just after noon, security at Stone Road Mall was escorting a male from the mall when he pulled out a knife with a 13-centimetre blade and pointed it at them. He continued to taunt them
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Two dangerous trucks taken off road
guelph 4/2/2026 9:30am
Two heavy trucks were taken off the road Wednesday during random spot checks of commercial motor vehicles. A member of the Guelph Police Service Traffic Unit conducted three random checks. Two of the three trucks were found to have significant safety defects, including broken suspension components
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Arrest in trafficking investigation
guelph 4/2/2026 9:30am
A Guelph man was arrested Wednesday during a cocaine trafficking investigation. In late February, an undercover Guelph Police Service officer purchased a quantity of cocaine. Approximately 9:45 pm Wednesday officers observed two people in a vehicle near Eastview Road and Summit Ridge Drive
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Arrest after hit and run
guelph 4/1/2026 9:50am
A Guelph man has been arrested following a hit and run collision last month. Just after 5 pm March 22 a motorist reported being involved in a collision near Woodlawn Road West and Nicklin Road. The other driver fled the scene but was located by police at his residence approximately one hour
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$100,000 in jewelry stolen
guelph 4/1/2026 9:50am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a resident reported more than $100,000 in jewelry missing from her home. The complainant reported she noticed the jewelry – including several rings and earrings – missing from her downtown condo after returning recently from an extended trip
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Plate reader catches prohibited driver
guelph 4/1/2026 9:50am
An Erin man who is prohibited from driving was arrested Tuesday and had his boss’ vehicle impounded. Just after 11 am an officer was patrolling downtown when her cruiser’s automated licence plate reader alerted to a vehicle without a current permit. The vehicle was pulled over and through
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Armed robbery under investigation
guelph 3/31/2026 9:20am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a west-end business was robbed Monday morning.
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Tundra pickup stolen
guelph 3/31/2026 9:20am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a Toyota Tundra pickup was stolen from a south-end driveway early Monday. It is not known if the theft was related to two attempt thefts of Tundras earlier in the morning. Just before 8 am a resident near Gordon Street and Lowes Road reported
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Arrest after pepper spray found
guelph 3/31/2026 9:20am
A Guelph woman was arrested after she was found in possession of pepper spray early Monday. Approximately 1:20 am police were called after a passerby found a woman lying on the ground near Liverpool Street and Arnold Street. Officers arrived and found the woman walking away. While speaking
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Toyota and Lexus vehicles targeted
guelph 3/30/2026 9:50am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after three attempts to steal Toyota and Lexus vehicles in the south end early Monday. At 3:15 am police were called to the area of Ptarmigan Drive and Pheasant Run Drive after a resident heard glass breaking and saw someone inside her neighbour’
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Fake gun, real charge
guelph 3/30/2026 9:50am
A Guelph man faces a weapon charge after twice showing off a supposed handgun in a busy mall Saturday. Approximately 5:30 pm police received reports of a man inside Stone Road Mall lifting his sweater to reveal a black pistol tucked in his waistband during a dispute between two groups of
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Arrest after employee assaulted
guelph 3/30/2026 9:50am
A Guelph man faces assault charges after an employee of a downtown business attempted to stop a thief early Saturday. Approximately 12:15 am a man was seen leaving the business with several alcoholic beverages he stole from the bar area. An employee followed and tried to stop the man, who
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Several distraction theft attempts
guelph 3/30/2026 9:50am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after several reports of attempted distraction thefts on Sunday. Between 11 am and 12:35 pm reports were received of residents being approached by parties in a vehicle who asked for directions and made attempts to touch the complainants. The incidents
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Impaired driving arrest
guelph 3/30/2026 9:50am
A Guelph man is charged with impaired driving after a traffic stop Saturday morning inside a downtown parkade. At 5:40 am an officer located a man inside an SUV in the West Parkade. The officer detected a strong odour of alcohol on the man’s breath and noted signs of impairment. He was arrested
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Two women seriously injured in collision
guelph 3/27/2026 2:50pm
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after two women were seriously injured when they were struck by a car Friday morning. Emergency services were called at 9:40 am to the intersection of Speedvale Avenue West and Kathleen Street. Two women were crossing Speedvale Avenue when they were
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Arrest for breaching bail
guelph 3/27/2026 9:10am
A Guelph man was arrested Thursday after he was caught breaching a bail order. Just before 1 pm officers were on an unrelated call on Fife Road when they spoke to a man and woman. Investigation revealed the man was on bail for a number of property offences with a condition he not communicate
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Tools stolen from construction site
guelph 3/27/2026 9:10am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after thousands of dollars in tools were stolen from a downtown construction site. On Thursday morning police were called to an address near Wyndham Street North and Cork Street East. Sometime overnight entry to the building was gained and tools
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Brantford man arrested for fleeing Guelph Police
guelph 3/27/2026 9:10am
A Brantford man faces several charges after the driver of a stolen pick-up fled from police in Guelph last weekend. Just after 6:30 am Sunday an officer was driving on Wellington Street East when he observed a black Dodge Ram being driven erratically and almost colliding with the marked cruiser
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Arrest after stolen vehicle located
guelph 3/26/2026 8:50am
A Kitchener man has been arrested after a stolen vehicle was recovered from a Guelph parking lot Monday. Approximately 3:20 pm officers were checking parking lots on Waterloo Avenue for a stolen SUV when they observed the vehicle turning into another lot nearby. As officers approached the
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$10k in tools stolen
guelph 3/26/2026 8:50am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after approximately $10,000 worth of power tools were stolen from a trailer at a south-end business. The owner of a business on Southgate Drive reported Wednesday a lock was broken off the trailer sometime on the weekend and tools and other items
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Suspended driver charged, vehicle impounded
guelph 3/26/2026 8:50am
A Guelph man had his vehicle impounded for 45 days after he was caught driving while suspended. Wednesday night an officer was conducting speed enforcement on Wellington Street West near Imperial Road South when he clocked a vehicle going 89 km/h in a 60 km/h zone. The vehicle was stopped
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Indecent act investigation
guelph 3/25/2026 7:30am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating a reported indecent act Tuesday afternoon in a busy south-end park. Approximately 5:20 pm police were called about an incident which reportedly took place just after 4 pm at W.E. Hamilton Park on Scottsdale Drive, which is close to several schools
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Man arrested in luring investigation
guelph 3/25/2026 7:30am
A Guelph man has been arrested for luring after Guelph Police Service officers received information from investigators in Newfoundland. On March 4, local officers received information from the RCMP. An undercover officer in Newfoundland posing as a 15-year-old girl has ongoing chats with
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Arrest in $3,300 LCBO thefts
guelph 3/25/2026 7:30am
A Guelph man has been arrested following the theft of almost $3,300 in product from a Guelph LCBO. Between March 31 and April 27, 2025, a man entered a west-end business on three occasions. Each time he placed numerous bottles of alcohol in shopping bags and walked out, making no attempt
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Arrest for breaching conditional sentence
guelph 3/24/2026 9:00am
A Guelph man was arrested Monday after he was caught breaching a sentence of house arrest. On March 5 the man was handed a conditional sentence for assault with a condition he remain inside his residence at all times. Just before 11 am Monday he was spotted in a plaza at Speedvale Avenue
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Waterloo man charged with stunt driving
guelph 3/24/2026 9:00am
A Waterloo man was taken off the road and his parents’ car was impounded after he was charged with stunt driving in Guelph Monday night. At 11:30 pm a member of the Guelph Police Service Traffic Unit was patrolling near Wellington Street West and Imperial Road South when he clocked a 2016
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Break-in at business
guelph 3/24/2026 9:00am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a break-in at a north-end business. Monday morning police received a call from a manager at a business on Woodlawn Road East. He arrived at work to find a large shed on the property had been entered overnight. Two Stihl backpack-style leaf
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Toronto man arrested for child luring
guelph 3/23/2026 11:40am
A Toronto man that was arrested for several counts of luring a child is now also charged with possessing child sexual abuse exploitation materials. Between mid-November and late January, 2026, a Guelph Police Service detective conducted a proactive, online investigation posing as a 13-year
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Attempt vehicle theft
guelph 3/23/2026 9:50am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after the attempted theft of a Lexus SUV Friday morning. Just after 8 am a resident near Pine Ridge Drive and Jenson Boulevard reported two males attempted to steal her 2025 Lexus. Security video showed two men arriving in a dark-coloured sedan approximately
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Arrest after pellet gun fired at residence
guelph 3/23/2026 9:50am
A Guelph man faces assault and weapons charges after a pellet gun was discharged towards a north-end residence. Just after noon Sunday, police were called to an apartment building near Woolwich Street and Speedvale Avenue. A witness saw a man yelling a threatening remark while aiming a firearm
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Child arrested in two robbery investigations
guelph 3/23/2026 9:50am
A child has been arrested following two separate robbery investigations hours apart on the weekend. Just before 8 pm Friday, police were notified of an incident which had taken place at a north-end park an hour earlier. A 14-year-old boy reported being punched and threatened with bear spray
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Stolen vehicle abandoned, man arrested
guelph 3/23/2026 9:50am
A Kitchener man was arrested Sunday after a stolen vehicle was abandoned at a Guelph gas station. Approximately 8:40 am police were called to a gas station on Speedvale Avenue West. The caller reported a man parked a Honda Accord at a pump but then was unable to restart it and left the area
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Impaired arrest
guelph 3/23/2026 9:50am
A Guelph man was arrested for impaired driving early Sunday following a call from a concerned citizen. Approximately 3:15 am a man reported another man who was very unsteady on his feet while attempting to enter a business on Woodlawn Road West. The witness followed the man as he drove away
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Indecent act on city bus
guelph 3/20/2026 9:10am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a man was observed masturbating on a city bus Thursday night. Just before 11 pm a woman called police to report an indecent act she had just observed on a bus driving towards downtown from the west end. She said a man sitting at the back of
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Three vehicles stolen
guelph 3/20/2026 9:10am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after three vehicle thefts, two of which are related. On Wednesday night, suspects arrived at a Woodlawn Road West dealership in a black SUV believed to be a Cadillac Escalade. They stole an unplated red 2006 GMC Sierra pickup. Both vehicles were
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Poor parking leads to impaired charge
guelph 3/20/2026 9:10am
A Kitchener man faces an impaired driving charge after his poor parking caught the eye of police in Guelph. Approximately 3:30 am Thursday, an officer patrolling on Silvercreek Parkway North spotted a running car parked diagonally across multiple parking spots. The officer stopped to speak
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Arrest in drive-by BB shooting
guelph 3/19/2026 9:20am
A man and woman face weapons charges after a south-end home was shot with BBs Wednesday evening. Just after 6:30 pm police were called to a home near Hanlon Road and College Avenue West. A woman was on the front porch when a van slowed and the female passenger fired several BBs, which struck
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Nearly $20k lost in bank scam
guelph 3/19/2026 9:20am
Residents are reminded to be cautious when dealing with unknown individuals after a Guelph man lost nearly $20,000 to a bank scam. This week, a man in his 90s reported he was contacted by someone he believed was from his bank as the bank’s toll-free phone number was on his call display. During
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Impaired, dangerous driving charges laid
guelph 3/19/2026 9:20am
A Guelph man faces impaired and dangerous driving-related charges following several driving complaints Wednesday evening. Approximately 5:20 pm police began receiving complaints about the driver of a white Mini cutting off other cars, passing in turning lanes and following other cars while
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Charges laid after hit and run
guelph 3/19/2026 9:20am
A Burlington man faces several charges after a hit and run earlier this month at a Guelph business. The evening of March 9, a collision occurred in the parking lot of a business on Speedvale Avenue West. One of the drivers claimed he was going to retrieve his documents, but then fled the
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Recovered vehicle leads to arrest
guelph 3/18/2026 8:40am
A recovered stolen pickup lead to the arrest Tuesday of a Guelph man. Members of the Guelph Police Service Break Enter Auto Theft Unit located a 2019 Ford F150 in a parking lot on Fife Road. The truck had a fake licence plate attached. Security video showed it being parked there earlier in
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Home entered while owner away
guelph 3/18/2026 8:40am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a south-end home was entered and ransacked while the owner was away. On Tuesday evening police were dispatched to an address near Victoria Road South and Summerfield Drive. The caller reported she has been watching the house while her brother
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High-speed joyride leads to charges
guelph 3/18/2026 8:40am
A Guelph man faces several charges after a vehicle was stolen from a Guelph dealership Tuesday and taken on a high-speed joyride. Approximately 3:45 pm a 2024 Hyundai was stolen from a dealership on Woodlawn Road West after the keys were left inside. The vehicle’s GPS tracker showed it travelling
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Boy arrested in mall assault
guelph 3/17/2026 8:50am
A Guelph boy has been arrested after an employee at a south-end business was assaulted. On February 11, police were called to the food court at Stone Road Mall. An employee at a take-out restaurant reported a dispute with a young male, during which the male used a racial slur before throwing
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$5k lost in text scam
guelph 3/17/2026 8:50am
Residents are reminded to be cautious after a woman was scammed out of $5,000, believing she was sending the funds on behalf of her son. On Monday police were contacted by a woman in her 70s. She reported earlier this month she received a text she believed was from her son. The sender claimed
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Driver blows three times the limit
guelph 3/17/2026 8:50am
An Ariss woman faces impaired driving charges after she was found passed out in her vehicle Monday afternoon. At 3:50 pm police were called by a witness to Woodlawn Road West and Dawson Road. The caller reported a woman initially passed out in a running vehicle stopped at the side of the
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Impaired charge after collision
guelph 3/16/2026 9:30am
A Guelph man is charged with impaired driving after a collision Sunday afternoon. Just before 4:30 pm police were called to Kortright Road West and Edinburgh Road South for a two-vehicle collision. No injuries were reported. One of the drivers had an odour of alcohol on his breath. After
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Man arrested after serious assault at bar
guelph 3/16/2026 9:30am
A Georgetown man was arrested after an incident at a Guelph bar that left a man with serious head injuries. Approximately 11:30 pm Saturday emergency services were called to a business on Woodlawn Road West. Investigation revealed a man had become involved in a verbal dispute with two others
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Four south-end homes entered
guelph 3/16/2026 9:30am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after four south-end homes were entered while unoccupied over the weekend. Approximately 10:30 pm Saturday a resident near Gosling Gardens and Clair Road West reported he arrived home to find the front door had been kicked open. Clothing and a laptop
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$40k lost in bank fraud
guelph 3/16/2026 9:30am
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a woman lost approximately $40,000 in a bank fraud. Sunday afternoon, the victim in her 20s contacted police to report the fraud. She had received an email allegedly from her bank asking her to log in to read a secure message. She clicked on
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Robbery charge after altercation
guelph 3/16/2026 9:30am
A Guelph man is charged with robbery after an altercation Sunday outside a local business. Just after noon police were called to a business on Eramosa Road. An employee followed a man out of the store after he failed to pay for several items. The suspect dropped the items when confronted,
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Stunt driving charge laid
guelph 3/13/2026 9:20am
A Guelph man faces stunt and careless driving charges following a traffic stop Thursday night. Just before 9 pm a member of the Traffic Unit was patrolling on Gordon Street at Wellington Street when he observed a driver accelerating quickly, tailgating another car and then passing on a solid
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Speeding leads to impaired charge
guelph 3/13/2026 9:20am
A Cambridge man is charged with impaired driving after being stopped for speeding in Guelph Thursday night. Just after 11 pm a member of the Guelph Police Service Traffic Unit was patrolling near Gordon Street and Stone Road when he clocked a vehicle travelling 81 km/h in a posted 50 km/h
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Toronto man arrested after Guelph vehicle theft
guelph 3/13/2026 9:20am
A Toronto man faces charges after officers recovered a vehicle stolen from Guelph. Thursday morning, a west-end resident reported his brother-in-law’s 2021 Ram TRX pick-up had been stolen from the parking lot of the complainant’s building. The truck was left there while the owner was travelling
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Guelph school locked down after threats
guelph 3/12/2026 3:50pm
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after threats placed a high school in lockdown Thursday afternoon. Just after 1 pm police learned of a threat against Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute on Paisley Street. The school was placed in lockdown after consultation with Upper Grand
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Stunt driving charge
guelph 3/12/2026 9:20am
A Guelph man will be looking for another way to get around after being taken off the road Wednesday for stunt driving. Just before 9 pm a member of the Guelph Police Service Traffic Unit was conducting radar on Gordon Street near Maltby Road when he clocked a Volkswagen travelling 108 km/