Man wanted after stealing package from residence porch, fleeing Guelph Police

Guelph Police are looking for a man who stole a package off a porch and later fled police, March 25, 2025 (Sidra Jafri/CTV News).

Guelph Police are looking for tips after a man was spotted on security cameras stealing a package from the porch of a home and later fleeing from an officer last week.

Police said a resident in the area of Arkell Road and Amos Drive reported a theft from his home on March 15. The resident told police he got a notification on his phone around 9 a.m. about movement captured by his security cameras. When he checked the video he saw a man parking a white Hyundai Venue on his driveway before taking a package from his porch. After investigation, police determined the vehicle had fake plates.

The resident told police the package had a watch band and other items inside, valuing around $60.

On March 16, at around 2:45 a.m. police said an officer investigating the theft saw the vehicle involved near Edinburgh Road South and Wilsonview Avenue. When he tried to stop the vehicle, the driver drove off. It was last seen on College Avenue West heading towards the Hanlon Expressway.

Police describe the suspect as a white man with a medium build, last seen wearing a red ‘Crooks’ hoodie, black sweatpants, black sneakers and a black and red hat.

Police have asked anyone with information to call Constable Andrew Kamenz at 519-824-1212, ext. 7566, or email him at [e-mail].