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Police make 2 arrests in Guelph hotel armed robbery

Guelph police say two people from Windsor are facing charges following an armed robbery at the Comfort Inn on Silvercreek Parkway. Matt Carty / Global Guelph

Guelph police say two people from Windsor are facing charges in connection to an armed robbery at a Comfort Inn on Silvercreek Parkway.

A small amount of cash was taken from the hotel on the early morning of June 22 after a man walked in and allegedly pointed a gun at the front desk clerk.

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On Monday, an officer spotted a reportedly stolen U-Haul truck parked in a plaza in the south end of Guelph.

Police said after backup was called in, the two people inside were arrested.

Officers said they found a black semi-automatic CO2 pistol and several cans of pepper spray.

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A 32-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman are both facing a slew of charges, including possession of stolen property over $5,000.

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Police said the woman also has warrants out for her arrest from London and Chatham Kent.

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