Guelph Police Arrest Third Man in LCBO Theft Worth Over $4,600

Guelph police have arrested a third man in connection with a theft at a south-end LCBO store where a customer was pepper-sprayed. Police said four men selected more than $4,600 worth of merchandise on August 20, 2025.

The men entered the Scottsdale Drive store just before 6 p.m., according to police. As they were walking from the store, a customer tried to stop them. Police said one of the men sprayed the customer in the face with pepper spray to allow the group to escape.

Two men were arrested earlier this year for theft under $5,000 and assault with a weapon. Police said a 52-year-old man was arrested this week for theft under $5,000. He remains in custody and is due back in bail court November 12. The investigation continues under occurrence number GU25054432.

Arrest after downtown assault

In a separate case, police arrested a 19-year-old Guelph man after another man was beaten at a downtown business late Thursday. Emergency services were called just before midnight to a business near Wyndham Street North and Macdonell Street.

Police said several males were involved in a physical altercation. One man's head was slammed on a counter, leaving him unconscious. While he was on the floor, he was punched in the face and head and repeatedly stomped on, police said. He was taken to hospital for treatment.

The 19-year-old was arrested for assault causing bodily harm and is scheduled to appear in court February 2. The occurrence number is GU26076632.

Passport collection leads to arrest

Police also reported that a 67-year-old Guelph man went to the police station Thursday to collect his lost passport, which had been found and turned over to police. Officers learned he was the subject of a nearly four-year-old bench warrant for missing court dates on impaired driving charges.

The man is charged with failing to appear and was held for a bail hearing Friday. The occurrence number is GU26076540.