Bitcoin ATM Damaged, Cash Stolen During Guelph Break-In: Police
- Thursday, June 18th, 2026 - 8:30 am
- 278792
- 0 comment
A 51-year-old Aurora man is facing charges after police investigated a break-in at a Guelph business earlier this year. Police say a Bitcoin ATM was damaged and cash was stolen during the incident.
An Aurora man has been arrested after someone broke into a Guelph ATM earlier this year.
On April 24, police were called to a business on Speedvale Avenue East after the owner arrived to find the front door smashed and a Bitcoin ATM damaged.
Investigation revealed a man had attended the business the previous day and deposited cash into the machine to purchase cryptocurrency. He returned overnight and broke into the store before forcing open the ATM and removing cash.
The Guelph Police Service Break Enter Auto Theft Unit took over the investigation, working with another police service to identify a suspect. On Tuesday a 51-year-old Aurora man was arrested for break and enter and possessing break-in instruments. He will appear in court September 8. (Occurrence number GU26026476)
Popular:
- Who Has Really Been Governing Guelph the Past 12 Years?
- When the Only Thing Being Overheard in Guelph is Bullying and Harassment
- Poll: Who Will You Vote for as Guelph’s Next Mayor?
- Guelph Municipal Elections 2026
- Guelph Council Passes Nearly 12% Pay Raise Amid Rising Tax Pressure
- How a Quiet Comparator Change Set the Stage for a 33% Council Pay Raise
- Guelph Residents Facing More Than 36 Percent Tax Increase in Just One Council Term
- Integrity Commissioner Criticizes Councillor’s Conduct in Social Media Complaint Report
- Councillor Stands by Controversial Speed Cameras Despite Community Opposition
- Guelph Welcomes Princess Auto, Despite Opposition from One Councillor
Â
We provide hyper-local Guelph information created by the people who live here, giving the community a space to stay informed about what’s happening in the city of Guelph today.
Login with Google
Add Comment
You must be logged in to post a comment.