Guelph Shop Owner Bitten by Woman During Alcohol Theft

What began as a refused alcohol sale quickly turned physical. The suspect fled the area after a brief struggle, prompting an ongoing police investigation.

Disclaimer: File photo – simulated image used to illustrate the incident.

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after the owner of a west-end business was bitten while attempting to stop a shoplifter Wednesday evening.

Just after 6:15 p.m. police were called to a business near Willow Road and Dawson Road. The owner said two females had come into the store to buy alcohol but did not have identification and left empty-handed.

A short time later one of them returned and grabbed a case of alcohol. She attempted to flee but was stopped by the owner. A struggle ensued during which the owner sustained a bite near their wrist and a small cut on their hand. The suspect fled with one can of alcohol. The victim declined medical attention.

The woman was described as 5’6” with blonde hair and wearing a black dress with a printed pattern. She was last seen on foot on Willow Road towards Edinburgh Road North.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Ryan Lue at 519-824-1212, ext. 7395, email rlue@guelphpolice.ca, leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips. (Occurrence number GU26026132)