Peterborough Woman Wanted On Several Warrants Arrested After Trying to Flee From Police and Resisting Them

A 24-year-old Peterborough woman wanted on several warrants was arrested after an incident Wednesday evening.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 8:10 p.m., the Peterborough Police Service received information of a female shoplifter in the area of Charlotte St and Aylmer St. Officers attended the area, located the woman and detained her while investigating the complaint.

Officers learned from the investigation that the suspect had several outstanding warrants. When the female learned of them, she tried to run from the officers but was quickly caught and arrested. During the arrest, the female fought with officers.

The woman faces the following charges:

  • Robbery with theft

  • Fail to comply with probation x2

  • Fail to attend court after having appeared x2

  • Fail to comply with release order

  • Escape lawful custody

  • Resist peace officer

The accused was held in custody and appeared in court on Thursday.

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