Air rifles stolen from Guelph business during break-in

Guelph police are investigating an early morning break-in at a north-end business.

Officers were called to Woodlawn Road around 2:15 a.m. Tuesday.

The store’s manager said he stopped by the business after receiving a notification from the alarm system. That’s when he saw two men running, carrying duffel bags, out the back door.

Three air rifles, power tools and vacuum cleaners were reported missing.

Police believe the suspects got into the business by cutting a hole into the back of the building.

Officers said they saw a man run from the back of the store into a nearby wooded area, but were unable to track him down.

One of the air rifles and some of the tools were later recovered. Police said a large quantity of merchandise was also found in plastic bins and bags near the back of the store.

The first man was described as white, wearing a dark Ecko sweater, khaki pants and white shoes. The second man was also white, and wore a navy blue sweater with a yellow crest, light grey sweatpants, black shoes and a white face covering.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with relevant information is asked to contact the Guelph Police Service or Crime Stoppers.