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A Guelph man faces numerous charges after a woman reported being repeatedly assaulted and forcibly confined.

The Guelph Police Service began an investigation in late April. An adult female reported being assaulted and prevented from leaving a motel room and two different apartment units for days at a time.

The same male was also under investigation for assaulting another woman outside a downtown apartment in mid-April.

A 55-year-old Guelph man was located early Wednesday and arrested. He is charged with three counts each of assault and forcible confinement, assault with a weapon, two counts of breaching probation and theft. He was held for a bail hearing Wednesday.

Be cautious during online chats

The Guelph Police Service is reminding the public to be cautious when chatting with strangers online after a Guelph man was extorted Tuesday.

Just after 3 p.m. a 20-year-old male contacted police. He said he was chatting through an app with an unknown adult female who claimed to be in the Philippines. A short time later he received a video of himself masturbating and a demand to pay $4,000 or the video would be shared with others. No money was exchanged.

Residents are urged to use caution when communicating online with anyone not personally known to them. Do not provide personal information or intimate images, which can be saved and used in extortion scams. These interactions are nearly impossible for police to investigate so residents should take steps to prevent falling victim.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 257

Providing a fake name turned a traffic ticket into a criminal charge for a Guelph man Monday.

Just after 10 a.m. a member of the Guelph Police Service Traffic Unit was patrolling on Eramosa Road. When he pulled behind a grey SUV, the driver abruptly turned into a commercial plaza and went into a business.

The officer spoke to the driver when he left the business and the male provided a name later determined to be false. The officer was eventually able to learn the driver’s true identity and that he is a suspended driver.

A 38-year-old Guelph man is charged with obstructing police and driving while suspended. He will appear in court June 18.

Tools stolen from renovation project

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after $3,000 in power tools were stolen from a home under renovation.

Police were called just after 11 a.m. Monday to an address near Elizabeth Street and Huron Street. Sometime overnight someone entered the home through a basement window and removed the tools.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Brett Nymeyer at 519-824-1212, ext. 7227, email him at [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Church volunteer had wallet stolen

A Guelph woman faces several charges after another woman had her wallet stolen while volunteering at a downtown church.

On January 7, the victim noticed her wallet missing after she finished her volunteer shift. She checked her online banking and noticed her debit and credit cards had been used to make several purchases at various businesses throughout downtown.

A suspect was caught on video using the cards at two of the businesses. On Monday she was located downtown and arrested. A 59-year-old Guelph woman is charged with eight counts of unauthorized use of a credit card, two counts of possessing a credit card and two counts of breaching probation. She was held for a bail hearing and has been released to appear in court May 14.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 234

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after approximately $5,700 in cash and a large amount of jewelry was stolen from a west-end home.

Police were called to an address near Marksam Road and Stephen Drive just before 1:30 p.m. Saturday. The homeowner had returned home to find the house ransacked and property missing.

Neighbours reported seeing a male knocking on the front door of the home shortly after the occupants went out Saturday morning before walking towards the rear of the house. He was described as a white male in his 40s, 5’6” to 5’8” and wearing dark clothing including possibly long shorts and carrying a red reusable bag.

Approximately $5,700 in Canadian and American cash and jewelry including bracelets, rings and pendants were reported missing.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Margaret Pickard at 519-824-1212, ext. 7440, email her at [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Store employee spat upon

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after someone spit in the face of an employee of a south-end business.

Just after 8 p.m. Saturday, police were called to a business on Stone Road West. An employee had asked two men and a woman to leave the business because they were being disruptive and bothering customers. The three became verbally confrontational before the woman hit the employee in the face with her hand and then spat in his face.

The woman was described as white, early 30s, thin build with blonde hair with brown roots and a gap in her front teeth. She was wearing a green dress shirt, camouflage leggings and brown construction boots. The men were both white, early 30s with medium builds. One had black shaggy hair and was wearing a black sweater, black shorts and blue flip-flops. The other had tattoos on both arms and was wearing a blue polo shirt and dark pants.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Samantha Worthington at 519-824-1212, ext. 7326, email her at [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

London man arrested for Guelph LCBO thefts

A London man has been arrested in connection with the 2022 theft of more than $3,300 in product from two Guelph LCBO stores.

On October 20, 2022, a man and woman attended two liquor stores in Guelph, stealing a total of 45 bottles of alcohol. The pair were identified by LCBO investigators.

On Friday a 42-year-old London man was arrested on two counts of theft under $5,000 and two counts of breaching a release order. He will appear in bail court May 8.

Second arrest in church break-in

A second person has been arrested in connection with a break-in and theft of electronics from a downtown church.

The morning of April 24, an employee of the church — which provides meals and refuge to the city’s underserved population – reported a break-in the previous evening. Approximately $7,600 in electronics were stolen. It is believed three suspects hid inside the church until it closed.

Last Monday, a 23-year-old Guelph woman was arrested downtown and charged with break, enter and commit theft. On Friday a 49-year-old Guelph man was arrested on the same charge. Both will appear in court June 14.

The investigation is ongoing to identify the other involved male.

Employee assaulted stopping theft

A Guelph man faces charges after an employee of a business was assaulted while stopping a theft.

Just before 8 a.m. Saturday, an employee of a business on Eramosa Road was outside when he saw a man trying to remove a shopping cart from the property. The employee intervened and the suspect struck him in the head, causing the victim’s glasses to fall off and break.

The suspect was located a short distance away and arrested. A 46-year-old Guelph man is charged with theft, assault and two counts of breaching a probation order. He was held for a bail hearing and has been released to appear in court May 28.

Total calls for service in the last 72 hours – 655

A south-end high school was briefly placed in hold and secure status Thursday morning following a weapons complaint later determined to be unfounded.

At 11:38 a.m. police were notified of a male possibly armed with a firearm in the parking lot of College Heights Secondary School on College Avenue West. The school entered hold and secure while several Guelph Police Service officers attended.

The subject was located five minutes after the original call was received and was detained for investigative purposes. No firearm was located and it was determined the original complaint was unfounded.

Cyclist, vehicle collide

No serious injuries were reported after a collision Thursday night between a cyclist and car.

Just before 9 p.m. the Guelph Police Service was called to the intersection of Stone Road East and Village Green Drive. Investigation revealed a 60-year-old cyclist rode into the crosswalk and collided with an SUV.

The cyclist was not wearing a helmet and sustained minor injuries, but declined medical attention. No charges were laid.

Theft suspect arrested again

A Cambridge woman accused of stealing nearly $10,000 in cash from her Guelph employer has been arrested again.

On March 12 police were called to a business near Speedvale Avenue East and Stevenson Street North. The manager reported an employee had removed $9,600 from the manager’s safe a few days earlier and was back on scene. Officers arrived and arrested the now-former employee. 

A 25-year-old Cambridge woman was charged with theft over $5,000 and released with an April court date, which she did not attend. She was re-arrested Thursday and charged with failing to appear in court. She is now scheduled to appear June 18.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 220 

A Guelph man who collected nearly $10,000 in social services benefits to which he was not entitled has been charged with fraud.

The man began receiving benefits in early 2000 after reporting he had no income. Investigation revealed he started working later that year but did not report that income, receiving an overpayment of benefits of $9,981.

The man was notified of the overpayment in June, 2021, but took no steps to address it and police were notified. On Wednesday he turned himself in.

A 40-year-old Guelph man is charged with fraud over $5,000. He will appear in court July 23.

Unlicensed driver hits and runs

Letting an unlicensed friend take the wheel didn’t work out so well for a Puslinch teen Wednesday night.

Approximately 8:30 p.m. a witness reported a collision in a parking lot on Clair Road East in which a hatchback reversed into a parked SUV. The driver and passenger of the hatchback switched seats before fleeing the area.

Investigation revealed a 16-year-old Puslinch teen had borrowed his father’s car and decided to let his unlicensed friend, also 16, try driving in the parking lot.

The collision remains under investigation.

Utility trailer stolen

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a utility trailer was stolen from a south-end property.

On Wednesday an employee of a business near Gordon Street and Maltby Road reported a 2016 Mara open trailer had been stolen from the company’s lot. It was last seen Sunday.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Sergeant Chris Probst of the Guelph Police Service Community Safety Operations Centre at 519-824-1212, ext. 7342, email him at [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 250