Males arrested in downtown break-ins
Two males have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into burglaries at downtown residential buildings.
On April 8, approximately 3:30 a.m., a male and female attended a building on Yarmouth Street where the female was caught on video using tools to pry open the front door. Both went to the parking garage where they were observed trying car door handles and the female was seen carrying several boxes before both left the building.
Both were identified from the security video. Approximately 11:30 p.m. Monday, the male was located downtown and arrested. He is charged with break and enter, possessing break-in instruments and breaching probation. He will appear in a Guelph court June 10, 2022.
Earlier on April 8, approximately 2:10 a.m., the same female had attended a building on Macdonell Street with a second female and a male. Again she used tools to pry open the front door and allow all three entry to the building. The females attended the laundry room but were unable to get inside.
Again the parties were identified via security video. Just before noon Tuesday the male was located downtown and arrested. A 51-year-old Guelph male is charged with break and enter. He will appear in a Guelph court May 24, 2022.
Police are still seeking the two involved females, who are believed to be responsible for several break-ins downtown.
Pickup stolen then recovered
The Guelph Police Service Break Enter Auto Theft (BEAT) Unit is investigating after a pickup was stolen and then recovered in Guelph Tuesday.
Just after 9 a.m., a resident in the area of Arkell Road and Summerfield Drive reported his Toyota pickup had been stolen from his driveway overnight. Two people were observed on video entering the vehicle approximately 4 a.m.
Less than five hours after it was reported stolen, BEAT officers located the stolen truck unoccupied on Cambridge Street just outside the downtown. It was towed for a forensic examination.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Constable Alex Nagrodski of the Guelph Police Service BEAT Unit at 519-824-1212, ext. 7137, email him at [email protected], leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.
Fraudulent ‘return’ leads to arrest
A Guelph female faces a fraud charge after attempting to ‘return’ an item she had not purchased.
The Guelph Police Service was called just before noon Tuesday to a business on Dawson Road. A female had entered the store and selected a nail gun valued at more than $400 from a shelf. She presented the item to a cashier and attempted to return it for cash. Police were called and located the female just outside the store.
A 29-year-old Guelph female is charged with fraud under $5,000. She will appear in a Guelph court June 3, 2022.
Total calls for service in the last 24 hours – 191
