Group Sought For Distraction Theft Incident at CIBC

The Peterborough Police Service is seeking public assistance in connection with a distraction theft that occurred at a CIBC just off Lansdowne Place, reported Wednesday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

The incident occurred on Dec. A 74-year-old woman was approached by a male suspect and was told that she did not finish her transaction. The man grabbed her card and tapped it. Police believe the card was swapped with another one and the victim’s card was used for more fraudulent transactions. Just over $1800 was taken. 

The suspects are described as:

Male Suspect 1:

• Tan complexion

• Approximately 5ft, 5 in tall.

• Brown winter hat

• Wearing a medical mask

• Tan coat

• Black pants

• Brown and black shoes

Male Suspect 2:

• Tan complexion

• Red and white winter hat with a maple leaf on it

• Wearing a medical mask

• Maroon sweater

• Black pants

Female Suspect 1:

• Tan complexion

• Brown hair

• Green/olive sweater

Female Suspect 2:

• Tan complexion

• Purple winter hat with a white pompom on the top. Lettering saying "CANADA on the front of it.

• Grey coat

The group is also wanted in multiple jurisdictions across the province. 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 Woman Found Guilty With Careless Driving Causing Death of Three-Year-Old Girl From Woodglade Boulevard Collision

A 43-year-old woman involved in a motor vehicle collision on Woodglade Boulevard that resulted in the death of a three-year-old girl on March 23, 2023, has been found guilty of her actions.

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The verdict was handed down on Friday. The 43-year-old Peterborough woman was found guilty of careless driving causing death under the Highway Traffic Act.

Sentencing will be held on Feb. 28.

The incident occurred when the woman’s vehicle came off the road and struck the girl in the driveway of the residence. The child was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries and has since succumbed to those injuries. No one else was injured in the collision.

The Peterborough Police Service Collision Reconstruction Unit investigated, and after a five-month investigation, the charge was laid on Sept. 6, 2023.

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Peterborough Police Warn Public of Bitcoin Scams Surfacing With Information Campaign

The Peterborough Police Service, along with several convenience stores in Peterborough, have started an information campaign around scams and Bitcoin, announced on Friday.

Police say that scammers often ask victims to make payments in Bitcoin.  To raise awareness, the Peterborough Police Service Fraud Unit attended convenience stores with cryptocurrency machines and placed information posters near the machines.

Police also ask residents to be vigilant and remind everyone that government agencies will not ask for payment in Bitcoin, pre-paid VISAs, gift cards, wire transfers or direct deposits to personal accounts. Bitcoin transactions are irreversible. 

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Peterborough Man Arrested For Break and Enter; Police Seeking Another Suspect Who Fled

A 35-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after a break-and-enter incident Wednesday evening. 

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 8:15 p.m, officers were called to a George Street North and Brock Street building about two unwanted people. Officers learned that one person was still inside.  While checking the building, officers located that person and took them into custody.

Theman was arrested and charged with:

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

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Other Drugs

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 being held in custody and will appear in court today 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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Police Seeking Missing 35-Year-Old Peterborough Man

The Peterborough Police Service is asking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person 35-year-old Justin Lambert, reported on Wednesday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

He was last seen leaving his residence in the downtown area around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday. His family and police are concerned for his well-being.

Lambert is described as:

• black jacket

• green toque yellow "Zelda" logo

• prescription glasses

• black pants

• reddish hair

• 6'1

• Thin build

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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One Woman Facing Shoplifting Charges; Was With Man Breaching Court Order

A 44-year-old man and a 45-year-old woman from Peterborough are charged following a shoplifting event on Thursday afternoon.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 5:30 p.m., Community FIRST officers arrived at a shoplifting incident at a box store on Lansdowne Street West and located a female matching the description provided. She was in possession of the stolen items when police had engaged her. She was found in the company of a male breaching a court order.

The Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Disobeying an Order of Court

The accused was released on an Appearance Notice and is due to appear in court on Feb. 25.

The woman was arrested and charged with:

• Theft Under $5,000

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is due to appear in court on Feb. 25.

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Third Teenager Arrested From Neighbourhood Shooting in November; Peterborough Police Seeking Fourth Teen

Peterborough Police have made another arrest after a teen turned himself in with a connection involving a neighbourhood shooting incident near the townhomes at 850 Fairbairn St., first reported on Nov. 13.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

When the initial incident occured, several units were struck with bullets, more bullets were fired into the air but no one was injured.  Peterborough Police Service had arrested two teenagers in November.

A 16-year-old Peterborough male was charged with:

• Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

• Possession of Loaded Prohibited Firearm

• Careless Use of Firearm

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

• Pointing a Firearm

• Discharge a Firearm into or at a Place in a Reckless Manner

• Utter Threats to Cause Death

• Fail to Comply with Sentence x2

• Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order x2

 A 19-year-old Norwood man was charged with:

• Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

• Possession of Loaded Prohibited Firearm

• Careless Use of Firearm

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

• Pointing a Firearm

• Discharge a Firearm into or at a Place in a Reckless Manner

• Utter Threats to Cause Death

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Methamphetamine

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine

• Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

Both suspects are currently before the courts.

A third teen wanted in connection with the shooting turned himself in to police on Wednesday. Officers with the Emergency Response Team and K9 attended a residence in Peterborough and took the teen into custody without incident. 

The 16-year-old Peterborough male was arrested on the strength of the warrant and charged with:

• Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or Ammunition

• Discharge a firearm into or at a place in a reckless manner

• Pointing a Firearm

• Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

• Uttering Threats - Cause death or Bodily Harm

• Fail to Comply with Sentence X5

• Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order X4

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

The Peterborough Police Service continues to search for a fourth teen who is believed to be involved in this incident.

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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Woman Rescued and Declared Safe After Accidently Falling Into the Water

A woman is safe after accidentally falling into the water while walking along the path near the Otonabee River in the George Street and Dalhousie Street area, reported on Wednesday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 8 p.m., officers received a call about a woman in the water. 

They were able to get the woman out of the water within minutes. 

She was treated by EMS at the scene. 

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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Brampton Man Arrested For Theft at a Peterborough Home Depot

A 44-year-old Brampton man is facing theft charges after an incident at a Home Depot Monday night.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 7 p.m., officers were reported to the Home Depot at Lansdowne Street and Park Street about two suspicious males. Officers spotted a white van believed to be involved in the parking lot. 

They conducted a traffic stop with emergency lights and while speaking to the driver, the driver reversed, struck another vehicle, almost hit a police cruiser and took off. Officers then located a second man matching the description given to police in the parking lot and took him into custody.

During a search after arrest, officers located items from the store and several pieces of identification that did not belong to the suspect.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Theft Under $5000

• Obstruct Peace Officer

• Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 - in Canada X2

The accused is also wanted for similar offences in other jurisdictions.

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

Anyone with information about a white cube van with Ontario license plate AW88359 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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Police Seeking Help Finding Missing 14-Year-Old Peterborough Girl

UPDATE: Cameron has been found.

The Peterborough Police Service is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing 14-year-old Peterborough girl, Aaliyah Cameron, reported missing on Monday.

Cameron was last seen leaving a residence in the Towerhill Road and Hilliard Street area around 3 pm on Sunday. 

Cameron is described as:

• White female

• 173cm in height

• Cream colored 'Hurley' Hoodie

• Plaid burgundy pants

• Beige Ugg style boots

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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