Staff threatened with a knife at a business in Guelph’s west end

Guelph police say staff at a west-end business were not hurt after being threatened by a man carrying a weapon.

Investigators said they were called just before 6 p.m. on Sunday to a business on Silvercreek Parkway and Willow Road.

A man reportedly went into the store holding a knife and repeatedly yelled at staff, telling them that he had one, police said.

One staff member followed the man and told customers to stay away from him.

Police said the employee was threatened he’d be stabbed before the man left.

Investigators are looking for witnesses and encourage any to contact Guelph police at 519-824-1212 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).