Teen Flees to Nearby School After Man Tries to Grab Her
- Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 - 9:44 am
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A quiet afternoon bus stop turned into a frightening moment for a Guelph teen. Police are now searching for a suspect after an attempted grab near a busy intersection.
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a teenaged girl reported a man trying to grab her while she waited for a bus Saturday.
Approximately 12:20 p.m. police were called to the intersection of Suffolk Street West and Yorkshire Street North. The complainant reported she was waiting for a bus when the unknown man approached from behind and tried to grab her arm. She turned and looked at him before running to a nearby school for help.
The man was described as having a medium build and wearing all black clothing and a black facemask. The complainant did not sustain any physical injury.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Constable Carson Skipper of the Guelph Police Service General Investigations Unit at 519-824-1212, ext. 7238, email cskipper@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. (Occurrence number GU26025115)
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