Two Brampton Men Arrested For Theft at a Home Depot; One Man Wanted On a Warrant

Two Brampton men have been arrested and charged with theft at a Home Depot, as reported on Thursday.

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At roughly 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, officers saw two men matching a given description exiting Home Depot and took them into custody.  

During the investigation, officers were informed of an incident that occurred on April 8, in which two men entered the store, paid for only some of the items in their cart at the self-checkout and then left. 

A 57-year-old Brampton man wanted on a warrant for multiple theft incidents between August 2024 and April 2025 was arrested in Peterborough on Wednesday.

On the strength of the warrant, he was arrested and charged with:

• Theft under $5,000 x15

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

The second man, a 27-year-old Brampton man was charged with:

• Theft under $5,000 x3

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court May 27.

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Brampton Man Charged With Fraud After Attempting to Open Bank Account With Fake Identification and Documents

A 41-year-old Brampton man is facing fraud charges involving a Peterborough bank, reported Friday afternoon.

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At roughly 4:30 p.m., officers were called to the bank regarding a customer attempting to open an account with fake identifying information and documents.

Officers witnessed a man matching the description given to police attempting to leave the bank and was taken into custody without incident. 

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Fraud Over $5,000

• Use, deals, acts on forged document x2

• Obtain Credit by False Pretences or Fraud

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court May 20.

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Curve Lake Teen Arrested and Charged With Theft of Motor Vehicle and Impaired Driving

A 17-year-old Curve Lake male is facing several charges including theft of a motor vehicle and impaired driving after an incident on Saturday morning.

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At roughly 4:15am, a vehicle went into a light pole in the White Crescent and Glenforest Boulevard area. Officers found the vehicle running with no one inside. They searched the area and located two males in the parking lot of a nearby school. After speaking with the two, the officers noticed signs of impairment.  Officers learned the vehicle had been reported stolen from Curve Lake earlier in the evening.

The aforementioned teenager was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs

• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

• Theft of Motor Vehicle

• Fail to remain (Highway Traffic Act)

• Novice driver - B.A.C. above zero (Highway Traffic Act)

The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court May 26.

The second male was released unconditionally.

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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.

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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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Peterborough Woman Arrested On Theft Charges At a Business On Two Separate Occasions

A 35-year-old Peterborough woman is facing charges after a theft from a business on Monday afternoon.

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At roughly 6 p.m. on Tuesday, an officer spotted the woman in the Stewart Street and Dalhousie Street area and took her into custody.

The woman was wanted in connection with a theft from a business in the Charlotte Street and Aylmer Street area on Monday afternoon. Items were taken from the store without payment on two separate occasions.  

The woman was charged with:

• Theft Under $5,000

• Fail to Comply with Probation

• Fail to Comply with Release Order

The accused is currently bound by a Probation Order with the following condition: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. 

The accused is currently bound by a release order not to attend the business where the incident happened. They are also being held in custody and will appear in court on Wednesday.

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Brampton Man Arrested For Breaking and Entering Lansdowne Place After Hours and Brandishing a Tire Jack Handle On Security

A 26-year-old Brampton man is facing multiple charges including breaking and entering Lansdowne Place on Monday evening.

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At roughly 8 p.m., Officers learned that a man had re-entered the mall despite being told to leave since it was closed. He was caught attempting to take items from a kiosk and when confronted, the suspect brandished a metal tire jack handle at security and fled.

Officers located a man matching the description given to police a short distance away and took him into custody.  The tire jack handle was seized during a search after arrest. No one was injured during the incident. During the investigation, police learned that the man was also wanted on a Canada Wide Immigration Warrant.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Break, Enter a place - with intent to commit indictable offence

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

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

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Peterborough Police Seeking Robbery Suspect Who Made Off With a Tray of Lottery Tickets From Convenience Store

Officers with the Peterborough Police Service are looking for a robbery suspect who targeted a convenience store early Sunday morning.

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At roughly 3:30 a.m., a Denure Drive and Sherbrooke Street business saw a man enter the store and brandish a small knife. The suspect left with a tray of lottery tickets.

Officers searched the area south of the store, located the tray with some of the tickets, and returned them to the business. The suspect's mask was also located; however, the suspect could not be found. No one was injured in the incident.

The suspect is described as:

• White male

• Approximately 50 years old

• 5’6; medium build

• Dressed in a black sweater with a piece of green tape on the left chest, a dark coloured toque with a dust style filter mask over his face, dark pants and grey boots with a green piece of tape on the left toe area

Peterborough Police have released video footage of the suspect.

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 Man Arrested On Several Drug Trafficking Charges

A 45-year-old Peterborough man wanted on a warrant is facing multiple drug trafficking charges after a search during an arrest that occurred on Thursday.

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At roughly 4 p.m., Community FIRST Unit officers spotted a man wanted on a warrant for failing to comply with probation. The suspect attempted to run but police caught up and took him into custody. 

During a search after arrest, officers seized:

• 48.3 grams - Fentanyl

• 10.9 grams – Crystal Methamphetamine

• 34.8 grams - Cocaine

• 86.7 grams – Unknown Substance

• Cell phone, scale, small bags and tin foil

• Canadian currency

The man was arrested on the strength of the warrant and further charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Methamphetamine

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs (Fentanyl)

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine

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

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Peterborough Woman Arrested For Stealing From Downtown Business and Punching An Employee

A 29-year-old Peterborough woman is facing charges including theft and assault after an incident at a downtown business on Wednesday.

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At roughly 3:30 p.m., a disturbance occurred at a George Street and Murray Street area business. A woman had entered the business, taken items from the store including from a customer and punched an employee when asked to leave. The suspect left the scene after the hit.

Officers located a woman matching the description given to police across the street and took her into custody.

She was arrested and charged with:

• Assault

• Theft Under $5,000

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

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

She is being held in custody and will appear in court on Thursday.

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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Second Automobile Recovered From Three-Vehicle Theft On March 26

A second stolen automobile has been recovered after a theft involving three vehicles occurred on March 26.

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The recovery occurred on Sunday as Peel Regional Police officers found the missing 2022 Corolla taken from a Park Street South residence. The suspect has not been located.

The Land Cruiser taken the same night has also not been located. The 2024 Tundra has already been recovered.

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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