Police beat: Vehicle stolen overnight
ELORA – Police are investigating after a vehicle was stolen from a driveway here last week.
Wellington County OPP officials say officers responded to a home on Patrick Boulevard on July 17 at about 6:30am.
“It was reported that at 12am, the victim had left their vehicle in their ... driveway ... on Patrick Boulevard,” police stated in a press release.
The victim later woke up to discover their vehicle had been stolen, police say.
The vehicle is a black 2023 Lexus RX350 SUV with Ontario Plate CYVT129. It had red brake calipers, matte black rims and a red interior.
Police are asking the public to check their dash-cam and home video footage on or near Patrick Boulevard in Elora between 12 and 6:30am on July 17.
Anyone with information about this incident can contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip at csgw.tips.
Distracted speeding
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On July 17 at about 8:30am, a Wellington County OPP officer was monitoring traffic on Wellington Road 16.
Police say the officer observed a vehicle that appeared to be travelling above the posted speed limit.
A 57-year-old Milton driver was charged with speeding (at least 50km/h over the limit) and using a handheld communication device while driving. The accused is to appear in Guelph court at a later date.
Partner violence
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police continue to lay intimate partner violence charges across the county.
Those arrested include a 22-year-old from Guelph/Eramosa, who was charged with domestic mischief and two counts of assault (spousal) in relation to an incident in Guelph/Eramosa on July 12.
The accused is to appear in Guelph court at a later date.
