Sledgehammer Used to Enter Guelph Business

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a sledgehammer was used in a break-in at a south-end business.

Just before 3 a.m. Monday, police were called to a business at Victoria Road South and Arkell Road. Someone had smashed a window to enter the business, then used a sledgehammer to smash a hole through the wall into a neighbouring business. No theft was reported.

The suspect is described as a white male wearing a green jacket, black pants and white gloves.

The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Taylor Vajushi-Cooper at 519-824-1212, ext. 7320, email him at tvajushi-cooper@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.