Police investigate $70K and jewelry stolen in home break-in

Willow Road and Elmira Road North seen on July 2023. (Google Maps)

Guelph Police say more than $70,000 in cash and jewelry was stolen during a home break-in on Wednesday.

Police said a resident near Willow Road and Elmira Road North went home shortly before 2 p.m. after receiving a notification about movement on his security cameras. He discovered a window at the rear of the residence had been shattered.

A quantity of cash and expensive items including a Rolex watch, various other jewelry and designer bags were reported as missing.

The suspect captured on security video was described as a white or Asian male, 25 to 35 years with a medium build and short hair. He was wearing a grey hoodie, grey sweatpants with black zipper on the pocket, a blue and white baseball cap, grey or black Nike running shoes, a black backpack and a blue medical mask.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Cole Ridsdale at 519-824-1212, ext. 7546 or email [e-mail].