Guelph jewelry store targeted by thieves
Smashed front door at Silveri Jewellers in Guelph, Ont. on May 28, 2025. (Submitted)
The owners of a Guelph jewelry store are once again cleaning up after a break-in.
The latest incident happened Wednesday, around 2:35 a.m., at Silveri Jewellers on Paisley Road.
Silveri Jewellers break-in Guelph
Silveri Jewellers in Guelph, Ont. on May 28, 2025. (Hannah Schmidt/CTV News)
Security video showed a Chevrolet Camaro with black bumpers pulling up to the store. A male then got out of the passenger side, used a hammer to break the glass on the front door and reach in to unlock it.
Inside the store, the suspect smashed two glass display cases and took jewelry and watches.
Silveri Jewellers break-in Guelph
Empty shelves at Silveri Jewellers in Guelph, Ont. on May 28, 2025. (Hannah Schmidt/CTV News)
The first suspect, who was inside the store, is described as a Black male with a medium build. He was wearing a black and white hoodie with lettering on the front, blue track pants, black and white running shoes, a black baseball cap and black face mask. Guelph Police said he was also carrying a black duffel bag.
The security video did not show the person who was driving the Camaro.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Sgt. Ian Smith, with the Break Enter Auto Theft Unit, at 519-824-1212, ext. 7125, or ismith@guelphpolice.ca. Tips can also be shared anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.csgw.tips.
Silveri Jewellers break-in Guelph
Empty displays at Silveri Jewellers in Guelph, Ont. on May 28, 2025. (Hannah Schmidt/CTV News)
2022 robbery
This was the second break-in at Silveri Jewellers.
Early on the morning of Dec. 23, 2022, a pickup truck reversed through the front of the store. Three males then got out the Dodge Ram and grabbed thousands of dollars worth of jewelry.
Owner Todd Koebel and his wife watched it all unfold on security video and contacted police.
Officers arrived minutes later but, by then, the thieves were already long gone.
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