Early-morning incident under investigation
Guelph police say they are continuing to investigate an armed robbery at a gas station in the north end of the city after a man entered the store carrying a knife and fled with a small amount of cash in the early hours of Sept. 28.
Officers were called to a business near Willow Road and Silvercreek Parkway North at approximately 3:50 a.m., according to a news release from the Guelph Police Service. The employee was not injured and there were no customers in the store at the time.
“A man entered the store, approached the counter with a kitchen-style knife and demanded money. He took a small quantity of cash before leaving the store and running east across Silvercreek Parkway,” police said in the release.
Suspect description and search efforts
Police describe the suspect as tall with a heavier build who was wearing glasses. At the time of the incident he was reportedly dressed in black clothing, including a hooded sweatshirt and a face covering, and was also wearing a blue hat.
The Guelph Police Service deployed a canine unit to search the surrounding area, but officers were unable to locate the suspect. The investigation remains ongoing.
How the public can help
Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact the Guelph Police Service or Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington. Police did not report any arrests related to the incident in their initial release.
- When: Approximately 3:50 a.m., Sept. 28
- Where: Business near Willow Road and Silvercreek Parkway North
- Weapon: Kitchen-style knife
- Loss: Small quantity of cash
- Victims: One employee; no injuries reported
Context and next steps
Armed robberies at late-night or early-morning retail locations can raise questions about staffing, store security and neighbourhood safety. The Guelph Police Service's continued investigation will focus on locating the suspect and determining whether surveillance footage, witness accounts or other evidence can assist. Police have not released any surveillance images or further identifying details beyond the clothing and physical description provided in the release.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Guelph Police Service or submit tips anonymously to Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington. Local residents who frequent businesses along Silvercreek Parkway are encouraged to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity to police.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date/time | Approximately 3:50 a.m., Sept. 28 |
| Location | Near Willow Road and Silvercreek Parkway North |
| Weapon | Kitchen-style knife |
| Outcome | Small quantity of cash taken; employee unharmed |
| Investigation | Ongoing; canine unit searched area |
Guelph residents with dash-cam or doorbell-camera footage from the Willow–Silvercreek area around the time of the robbery may provide useful evidence. Police have not said whether the suspect is believed to be known to the victim or whether there are links to other incidents.
Further updates will depend on the progress of the police investigation and any releases the service issues as new information becomes available.
