20-year-old St. Thomas man scheduled to appear in court July 17

NEWS RELEASE

GUELPH POLICE SERVICE

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On April 3, 2020, the Guelph Police Service released details regarding a customer spitting on an adult female clerk working at a grocery store located near the intersection of Eramosa Road and Stevenson Street North in the City of Guelph. Pictures were posted on social media of two people that the Guelph Police Service was looking to speak with in relation to the incident. The images and details of the incident were shared widely by the public and ultimately led to the responsible adult male customer being identified, with a criminal summons being issued.

A 20-year-old St. Thomas male has been charged with assault.

He will appear in court on July 17.

The Guelph Police Service would like to thank everyone who shared the posted images and details of the incident, that ultimately helped bring this incident to a resolution.

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