Guelph police say a northend business was on the verge of having almost $400 worth of trading cards stolen from its store before a loss prevention officer thwarted the theft.
Investigators said officers were called to the business on Woodlawn Road near Woolwich Street around 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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Police said two men tried to steal a large number of NFL trading cards before a loss prevention officer intervened.
The pair reportedly left empty handed and were last seen in a red Infiniti going south on Woolwich.
The first man had a black ponytail with his head shaved on the sides and wore a black puffy coat, light grey track pants and blue Nike shoes.
The second man was wearing a black jacket, dark green track pants, blue Nike shoes and a medical mask.