Stolen Items Recovered after Physical Struggle Outside Guelph Store

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after the manager of a north-end business got into a physical struggle with a thief Thursday evening.

Just after 7 p.m. a man entered a business near Speedvale Avenue and Woolwich Street, placed items in his pockets and started to walk out. He was confronted by the manager and pushed past him to exit the store. The manager followed the suspect outside and was punched in the face. The pair began wrestling before being separated.

The suspect said he had a weapon but none was seen. During the physical struggle the stolen property fell from his pockets and was recovered. The victim was not injured.

Officers reviewed security video and were able to identify the suspect, who was not located. The investigation is ongoing.