Police investigate two related thefts from Guelph business, almost $2.5K in cosmetics stolen

The suspect is described as having tanned skin, around 5’10”, 200 pounds with dark hair. Staff saw him getting into a grey Dodge Caravan. (Courtesy: Guelph Police Service)

The Guelph Police Service is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect in connection to what they believe to be two related thefts from a Guelph business.

Police say on May 29, staff of a store near Gordon Street and Clair Road reported a man inside the store they believed had been involved in two earlier thefts.

Nearly $1,300 in cosmetics were stolen on April 15 and another $1,200 were stolen on May 4, according to police.

“No theft occurred May 29 as it is believed the man realized staff were watching him and left the store,” police said in a media release. “He is described as having tanned skin, 5’10”, 200 pounds with dark hair. Staff saw him getting into a grey Dodge Caravan."

Anyone with information or who recognizes the man in the photo provided by police is asked to call Const. Todd Van Iersel at 519-824-121, ext. 7557 or email [e-mail].