The Guelph Police Service is investigating a string of vehicle thefts and attempted thefts targeting Toyota Tundra trucks in the city’s south end. On the morning of March 31, 2026, a resident near Gordon Street and Lowes Road reported that their black 2024 Toyota Tundra was stolen overnight after thieves forced entry, leaving broken glass on the driveway.
Earlier that same morning, police responded to two other attempted thefts of Tundras in nearby south-end neighbourhoods. Investigators are currently looking into whether these incidents are connected.
The Toyota Tundra is a frequent target for thieves across the country. According to data from Rates.ca, the vehicle ranked ninth nationally for thefts in 2024, with a theft frequency rate of 1.52 per cent. In Ontario, the statistics are even higher, with the Tundra ranking sixth in total thefts and fifth in theft frequency at 3.64 per cent.
Thieves are commonly using relay and reprogramming technology to steal vehicles equipped with keyless ignition systems, often allowing them to clone the ignition and rekey the vehicle while the owner remains in possession of the original keys, according to reports from Global News. Locally, GuelphToday notes that Toyota and Lexus models were the most targeted brands in the city in 2025, with 38 vehicles reported stolen.
To help prevent further thefts, police are urging residents to take several protective measures. These include parking vehicles inside a garage whenever possible or in well-lit areas. Owners should also ensure all doors and windows are locked, use physical anti-theft devices to prevent the vehicle from being moved, and store electronic key fobs in signal-blocking Faraday pouches to prevent thieves from capturing their signal.
Anyone with information regarding these incidents, or those who may have security camera footage of suspicious activity, is encouraged to contact the Guelph Police Service.
