Guelph police are investigating after a man broke into an apartment and struck a resident with a hammer. The incident occurred on July 8, 2026, at approximately 1:16 PM EDT, according to a news release from Waterloo Regional Police.
Officers responded to a report of a break-and-enter in progress at a residential building in the area of King Street East and Wellington Street in Guelph. Upon arrival, they found a male victim who had been struck with a hammer by an intruder.
Victim treated for non-life-threatening injuries
The victim was treated at the scene by paramedics for non-life-threatening injuries, police said. The suspect fled the area before officers arrived and remains at large.
Police described the suspect as a male wearing dark clothing. No further description was provided.
Investigation ongoing
Waterloo Regional Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact them or Crime Stoppers. The investigation is ongoing.
This incident comes amid a series of violent crimes in the region. In a separate case, a 12-year-old boy was charged after allegedly attacking a child with bear spray stolen from a Canadian Tire store. Additionally, police in Brantford seized $157,000 in cocaine in a recent drug bust.
