Nearly 300 Beauty Items Lifted in Quick Grab-and-Go Theft

A south-end retailer is facing a major loss after two suspects slipped out with more than $5,500 in cosmetics, raising fresh concerns about organized retail theft in Guelph. As police release detailed descriptions of the pair, the investigation now shifts to identifying who pulled off the swift grab-and-go crime.

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after two suspects stole more than $5,500 in cosmetics from a south-end store.

On December 10, just before 6 p.m., a man and woman entered a business near Gordon Street and Clair Road. They attended the beauty and skincare aisle and quickly began placing items into the woman’s coat before walking out of the store.

Nearly 300 items were stolen. The suspects were described as:

1. Female, approximately 20, 5’5”, tanned skin, thin build, black hair, wearing a green jacket, grey shirt and black pants

2. Male, similar age, 5’7”, tanned skin, thin build, black curly hair, glasses, wearing a black jacket over tan hoodie, black pants and black shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Jonathan Schleen at 519-824-1212, ext. 7570, email jschleen@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.