Security Footage: Vehicle Stolen and Then Crashed

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a vehicle was stolen from the owner’s driveway and then crashed.

Just before 10 a.m. Friday police were called to an address on Woolwich Street near Division Street. The owner said she had placed her car keys on a table near the front door the previous evening, and when she woke the keys and her car were missing.

A neighbour provided security video, also posted to the Caught in Guelph (and Area) community, which showed a male approaching the victim’s house and then a short time later the vehicle being reversed from the driveway. During the investigation it was learned the car had been involved in a collision just outside the city.

Officers spoke to a witness, who reported she offered the male driver a lift back into Guelph and dropped him near Eramosa Road and Victoria Road North. The male was described as white, approximately 50 years of age, 5’6,” thin build with dark curly hair and a grey moustache. He also had a heavy accent and walked with a slouch. He was wearing a grey coat, black toque and glasses.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Anthony Hall at 519-824-1212, ext. 7582, email ahall@guelphpolice.ca, leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.