Photo courtesy of Wellington County OPP.
NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have taken a suspect into custody linked to several theft incidents at a business in the area.
On March 18, 2026, around 3:45 p. m., the Wellington County OPP received a report regarding the theft of alcoholic drinks from a local shop in Centre Wellington Township, with the suspect still on-site and trying to escape.
The officers quickly arrived at the scene, found the individual involved, and made an arrest.
Following their investigation, a 38-year-old man from Markham faces charges under the Criminal Code for:
Theft Under $5000 – Shoplifting (five counts)
The suspect was released from police custody and is expected to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on June 12, 2026.
The Wellington County OPP encourages anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122.
If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can reach out to Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www. csgw. tips or call toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your tip leads to an arrest, you might qualify for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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