Police investigating sexual assault
The Guelph Police Service is investigating a sexual assault downtown early Sunday morning.
Approximately 5:30 a.m. a female was walking in the area of Norfolk Street and Macdonell Street when she was approached from behind and sexually assaulted by a male. The male fled eastbound on Macdonell Street. There were no physical injuries as a result of this assault.
The suspect is described as brown-skinned, possibly Indian, approximately 5’6”, clean shaven with short black hair. He was wearing dark pants, a multi-coloured jacket and had a backpack.
Anyone with information about this incident or who has dashcam video from downtown between 5:30 a.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday, please contact Detective Sergeant Jeff Taylor from the Guelph Police Service Special Victims Unit at 519-824-1212, ext. 7333, or email [email protected]. If you would like to stay anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.
Shoplifting turns into robbery charge
A Guelph male faces charges including robbery after he threatened to pepper spray a store employee while stealing several items.
Last Friday, approximately 11:10 a.m., Guelph Police Service officers were called to a business on Woodlawn Road West near Woolwich Street. A ma;e had entered the business and left with more than $800 worth of property, including a bicycle. A staff member approached the male outside and the male threatened to pepper spray the employee.
Officers located the male a short distance away and recovered the stolen property.
A 40-year-old Guelph male is charged with robbery, theft, possessing stolen property and several counts of breaching court orders. He was held for a bail hearing and has been released to appear in a Guelph court September 23, 2022.
Weapons recovered after arrest
A Guelph male faces weapons charges after he was arrested Saturday on an outstanding warrant.
Guelph Police Service officers observed the male walking downtown Saturday afternoon and knew him to be wanted for theft. The male was arrested and a search incident to arrest revealed an open knife and loaded imitation firearm both concealed in his waistband. Items stolen during the original theft were also located.
A 33-year-old Guelph male is charged with two counts each of carrying a concealed weapon and possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose as well as theft under $5,000 and possessing stolen property.
He was held for a bail hearing Tuesday.
Stolen vehicle located on fire
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a stolen vehicle was found engulfed in flames Sunday.
Approximately 3:45 p.m., emergency services were called to the area of Burns Drive and Nicklin Road where an SUV was located burning in a wooded area. Investigation revealed the silver Acura RDX had been stolen during a carjacking in Toronto last Friday. Nobody was observed in the area of the vehicle.
The investigation remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Constable James Perdicaris at 519-824-1212, ext. 7382, 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.
Knife pulled on officers
A Guelph male faces several charges after pulling a knife on Guelph Police Service officers while being arrested Sunday.
Just after 3 p.m. police were called to a disturbance on Woodlawn Road West and observed a male and female walking together. Officers were aware the male was on probation with a condition not to communicate with the female and advised he was under arrest.
While speaking to the male, he brandished a knife and held it towards officers while uttering threats. Officers were able to disarm him and take him into custody.
A 35-year-old Guelph male is charged with two counts of assaulting police with a weapon, carrying a concealed weapon, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and two counts of breaching probation. He will appear in a Guelph bail court Tuesday.
Impaired driving arrest
A Guelph male faces an impaired driving charge following a traffic stop early Sunday.
Approximately 3:35 a.m., police were called to the area of Gordon Street and James Street East for a report of a minor collision. Officers located a male standing in front of a vehicle in the parking lot and noted obvious signs of intoxication. The male was arrested and transported to the police station, where testing confirmed he had more than the legal amount of alcohol in his system.
A 25-year-old Guelph male is charged with impaired driving. His driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for seven days. He will appear in a Guelph court October 18, 2022.
Total calls for service in the last 72 hours – 988
