Peterborough Man Arrested for Pointing Replica Gun at Couple

A 26-year-old Peterborough County man is facing multiple firearm charges after an incident Tuesday evening.

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At roughly 8 p.m., officers arrived at the Ashburnham Drive and Lansdowne Street area and learned that a couple had a gun flashed at them by another pair known to them. 

While speaking to the victims, suspects matching the description given to police were spotted walking on the sidewalk. Officers approached the pair and attempted a gunpoint arrest. The male disobeyed the officer's commands and fled on foot.  Officers gave chase and caught up to the man in a nearby parking lot. He was taken into custody. Officers seized a replica handgun.

As a result of the investigation, a 26-year-old Peterborough County man was arrested and charged with:

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

• Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

A Prohibition Oder currently binds the accused with the following conditions: to not possess any firearm. 

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 14.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Peterborough Police Make Three Arrests From a String of Thefts On Retail Stores

The Peterborough Police Service made three arrests and charged the suspects in connection with a series of retail thefts, announced on Tuesday.

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Last Wednesday at roughly 2:45 p.m., officers with Community FIRST were called to the Home Depot on Lansdowne Street about two women and a man concealing items in their clothing and leaving the store.

Officers spotted a vehicle matching the description of the suspects' and they attempted to speed out of the parking lot. Emergency lights were activated and the vehicle stopped. One of the female suspects then attempted to flee the scene. All three were taken into custody.

As a result of the investigation:

A 27-year-old Etobicoke woman was arrested and charged with:

• Theft Under $5000

• Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 - in Canada

A 36-year-old GTA woman was arrested and charged with:

• Theft Under $5000

• Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 - in Canada

A 34-year-old Etobicoke man was arrested and charged with:

• Theft Under $5000

• Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 - in Canada

All three parties were held in custody and appeared in court last Wednesday, at which time they were remanded into custody and are set to appear in court on Tuesday

During a search after the suspects and vehicle were arrested, officers located approximately $11,500 of products from several stores. Police believe the group has no ties to Peterborough and is part of an organized crime theft ring that has been committing thefts across the province and, on that day, had already been active in several other nearby communities. Officers also seized a dress, several material bags that went under the dress and a scrambler device to disarm loss prevention alarms.

This was the third set of retail theft arrests believed to be related to organized crime. On Nov. 12, 2024, officers arrested two men from Brampton concerning an incident in progress and an online theft report filed by the store on Nov. 2.

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Police Warn Public of PRHC Fundraising Scam Circulating In Peterborough

The Peterborough Police Service is warning residents and businesses to be aware of scams, particularly ones aimed at supporting the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC).

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Police received a report that a local business was contacted to purchase advertising in a ‘children’s activity guide’ to support the PRHC.  PRHC has stated that they no affiliation with the group or any such publication.

Officers in the Fraud Unit say the business did the right thing by contacting the hospital to see if this was a project in which they were involved. 

These incidents can be reported through the online reporting portal.

The Police have provided tips to protect yourself and your business:

• If you are not comfortable, end the contact

• Report the incident to your local police service and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

• Take time to do research

• Talk to trusted sources

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Peterborough Man Arrested After Smashing Business Front Door and Taking Cigarettes In Break-and-Enter

A 26-year-old Peterborough man is facing a break-and-enter charge from an incident on Wednesday morning.

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At roughly 4:45 a.m., a business in the Charlotte Street and Downie Street area reported an unwanted person. Officers noticed the front door had been smashed and cigarettes had been taken.

They canvassed the area, located a man matching the description and took him into custody.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Break, Enter a place - commit indictable offence

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

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Peterborough Police Make Arrest Regarding a Business Arson From Thursday

A 26-year-old Peterborough man is facing an arson charge concerning a fire at an outbuilding Thursday.

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At roughly 8:20 a.m., officers arrived at Aylmer Street and King Street to investigate a fire in a shed. When police arrived, Peterborough Fire Services had already extinguished the fire.

No one was injured.

The Ontario Fire Marshal attended the scene Thursday for investigation.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Arson – Damage to Property

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 7.

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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Peterborough Police Identify Suspect From Thursday Business Arson

Officers with the Peterborough Police Service have released footage of a suspect involved in a fire that broke out in a business's outbuilding last Thursday morning.

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At roughly 8:20 a.m., officers arrived at Aylmer Street and King Street to investigate a fire in a shed. When police arrived, Peterborough Fire Services had already extinguished the fire.

The cause of the fire is believed to be suspicious at this time. No one was injured.

The Ontario Fire Marshal attended the scene Thursday for investigation. 

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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Man Sent to Peterborough Regional Health Centre After a Collision; Another Man Charged With Careless Driving

A 78-year-old man was sent to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre after a collision at Park Street North and Chamberlain Street on Monday morning.

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Officers with the Peterborough Police Service are investigating the collision and say the incident occurred around 8 a.m.

Police had issued a 56-year-old driver a Provincial Offence Notice for obstructed windshield, failing to yield to a pedestrian and careless driving.

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Police Seeking Suspect Stealing Cash and Jewelry After Residential Break-and-Enter

Officers with the Peterborough Police Service Street Crime Unit are seeking a suspect and investigating a residential break-and-enter on Thursday evening.

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Police believe the incident happened around 6 p.m. in the Goodwin Terrace and Emery Way area. No one was home then but the suspect fled with over $60,000 in Canadian currency and some jewelry.

Police describe the suspect was wearing:

• A mask

• Gloves

• Jeans

• Brimmed hat

• Backpack

• Light-coloured “puffy” jacket.

They were last seen walking northbound on Goodwin Terrace.

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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Peterborough Police Deem Downtown Business Fire Suspicious; No Injuries Reported

Officers with the Peterborough Police Service are investigating after a fire at an outbuilding of a business in Peterborough that occurred Wednesday morning.

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At roughly 8:20 a.m., officers arrived at Aylmer Street and King Street about a fire in a shed. The fire had already been extinguished by Peterborough Fire Services by the time Police had arrived.

The cause of the fire is believed to be suspicious at this time. No one was injured.

The Ontario Fire Marshal attended the scene Thursday for investigation. 

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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Peterborough Women Charged With Break and Enter And Stealing Items From a Downtown Business

A 37-year-old Peterborough woman is facing charges in connection with a break-and-enter at a Peterborough business on Wednesday.

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At roughly 3 a.m., officers were alerted to an alarm at the business on Simcoe Street near Water Street.  Officers noticed the front door was open, conducted a building search but found no one inside the building. 

After an investigation and video surveillance, officers obtained a description of the suspect. Shortly after, they located a woman matching that description outside a nearby building. She was taken into custody without incident. Several items taken from the business were found during a search after her arrest and returned to the owner.

The woman was arrested and charged with:

• Break, Enter a place - commit indictable offence (theft)

• Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 - in Canada

• Failure to comply with probation X2

The accused is currently bound by two probation orders with the following condition: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court on Wednesday.

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