Guelph police seek 3 males believed to have removed stop sign before crash
Guelph police want to identify three males they believe removed a stop sign at Cole Road and Scottsdale Drive before a collision that heavily damaged two vehicles.
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The Guelph Police Service is asking the public to help identify three males who police believe removed a stop sign at Cole Road and Scottsdale Drive before a serious collision.
Police believe the males removed the eastbound stop sign on Cole Road late Saturday night. At about 12:30 a.m., a driver went through the intersection without realizing there was supposed to be a stop and collided with a vehicle travelling south.
Heavy damage, no serious injuries
Police said both vehicles were heavily damaged, but no one was seriously injured.
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The missing sign was later found leaning against a house. It has since been put back in place, police said.
Witnesses and video sought
Police want to hear from anyone who was near Cole Road and Scottsdale Drive late Saturday evening and saw the sign being taken down or saw the males involved.
Residents and drivers with video from the area are also asked to review their recordings, including:
- Dashcam footage
- Doorbell camera video
- Security camera video
How to contact police
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Steven Ladouceur of the Traffic Services Unit at 519-824-1212, ext. 7483, or by email at [email protected].
The occurrence number is GU26075241.
Crime in Guelph
Guelph's Crime Severity Index was 57.82 in 2025, up 2.05% from the previous year, while its Violent Crime Severity Index was 74.99, according to Statistics Canada.
About these reports
This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Official source: Guelph Police Service
