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Police use birthmark to identify wanted Guelph woman

New Guelph Police Service cruiser. Scott Tracey/Guelph Police Service

The Guelph Police Service was able to identify a suspect from a birthmark.

Officers were patrolling the downtown Tuesday afternoon when they spotted a woman just after 3 p.m. who they say was wanted on an outstanding warrant.

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Upon speaking with the woman, investigators say she provided a false name and date of birth.

They say they were able to obtain the true identity of the accused through photos and descriptors, including a birthmark.

A 34-year-old woman from Guelph was arrested and charged.

She is being held for a bail hearing.

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