Store Owner Bitten During Robbery #itsTime
Source: Guelph Police ServiceDate: Tue Apr 28 06:39:28 MST 2026
The Guelph Police Service is investigating after the owner of a west-end business was bitten while attempting to stop a shoplifter Wednesday evening.
Just after 6:15 p.m. police were called to a business near Willow Road and Dawson Road. The owner said two females had come into the store to buy alcohol but did not have identification and left empty-handed.
A short time later one of them returned and grabbed a case of alcohol. She attempted to flee but was stopped by the owner. A struggle ensued during which the owner sustained a bite near their wrist and a small cut on their hand. The suspect fled with one can of alcohol. The victim declined medical attention.
The woman was described as 56 with blonde hair and wearing a black dress with a printed pattern. She was last seen on foot on Willow Road towards Edinburgh Road North.
Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Ryan Lue at 519-824-1212, ext. 7395, email rlue@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. (Occurrence number GU26026132)
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On April 11, a man reported his Trek mountain bike had been stolen from outside a business on Silvercreek Parkway North. The theft was caught on security cameras and police were able to identify the suspect.
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The suspect had fled prior to police arrival. On Wednesday she was located during an unrelated call for service and arrested.
A 38-year-old Guelph woman is charged with assault, assault with a weapon and disobeying a court order. She will appear in court May 19. (Occurrence number GU25025965)
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