Four West-End Guelph Businesses Hit in Overnight Break-Ins

A quiet stretch of Guelph’s west end turned chaotic overnight as multiple businesses discovered damage and theft before sunrise. Police say several locations were hit within hours of each other, with suspects cutting locks, smashing windows, and attempting to force their way between buildings. 

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after break-ins were reported Thursday morning to four west-end businesses.

Approximately 7:45 a.m. police were called to a business near Massey Road and Elmira Road North after the property manager arrived to find a broken window. Officers discovered a rear exterior window was smashed, as well as a secondary window which allowed access into the business.

A quantity of power tools were stolen and a large hole had been cut in the drywall in an apparently unsuccessful attempt to gain entry to a neighbouring business. A representative of that business had responded to an alarm at 1:15 a.m. but did not call police as it appeared no entry was gained.

While canvassing the area, police discovered trailers and storage containers at two other nearby businesses had been entered by cutting off the locks. A backpack leaf blower was reported stolen.

All the incidents remain under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Jay Hall at 519-824-1212, ext. 7136, email jthall@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.