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Guelph Police Release Photos of Suspects Wanted in 'Dangerous' Homecoming
Police laid several criminal and provincial charges after the unsanctioned party drew significantly larger crowds and prompted vandalism, shoplifting and arrests, officials said.
- On Saturday, an unsanctioned homecoming party near the University of Guelph descended into chaos, prompting Guelph Police to investigate reports of violence, vandalism, and criminal activity.
- Guelph Police described the gathering as "significantly larger" than recent years, with attendees throwing objects, climbing buildings, and engaging in shoplifting and vandalism at nearby businesses.
- Police are seeking help identifying seven individuals captured in video footage, while requesting information from anyone injured, including a student struck by a brick at Guelph General Hospital.
- University of Guelph President Rene Van Acker stated the school was "deeply disappointed" and pledged a review, while Mayor Cam Guthrie condemned the "reckless behaviour" endangering residents and emergency responders.
- Other Ontario institutions are implementing preparedness measures, with Carleton University and the University of Ottawa enhancing safety protocols, while Queen's University students face fines up to $2,000 for bylaw violations.
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Guelph police seek help identifying people caught on videos of rowdy homecoming party
GUELPH - Police are asking for the public's help to identify people seen in videos of a rowdy homecoming celebration near the University of Guelph that investigators said led to vandalism and put others in danger.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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