NEWS RELEASE
GUELPH POLICE SERVICE
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On Sept. 3, 2018, at approximately 11 p.m., a female was sitting on a bench on the south side of the Speed River at Wellington Street and west of Edinburgh Road. The female was approached by an unknown male whom identified himself to her as ‘Tim’, 22 years of age from Kitchener. This male sat down beside the female and engaged her in conversation. The male then proceeded to mace the female and steal her purse. While attempting to stop the robbery, the female was sprayed a second time by the male. The female required medical attention from this incident.
The male was described as a white male, young looking, wearing a white tank top and had a bright light on his bike. The male was last seen heading westbound along the trail.
Anyone with information in regard to this incident is advised to contact PC J. Knox at 519-824-1212 ext. 7363. Anonymous information can be left by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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