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Guelph police investigate attempted carjacking in city’s south end

A Guelph woman in her 50s almost fell victim to a carjacking near a south end business last Thursday. Guelph police say she wasn't hurt. Guelph police

Guelph police say a woman almost had her vehicle stolen outside of a south-end business last week.

Last Thursday, police said they were called to Gordon Street and Clair Road in response to the incident around 11:30 p.m. last Thursday.

They said a woman in her 50s flagged down a passerby to report she had been approached by three men while leaving a nearby business.

The three men allegedly tried to pull the woman out of the vehicle and steal her keys but they were unable to get inside.

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However, they did manage to steal her wallet and cell phone. Police are reporting no injuries.

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Police continue to investigate.

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