Peterborough Man Arrested With 11 Theft Charges From Three Retail Stores

A 36-year-old Peterborough man faces multiple charges in connection with nearly a dozen retail theft incidents after an investigation by the Community F.I.R.S.T. Unit.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

According to Peterborough Police, during their investigation, which included reviewing calls for service and online reports, officers identified a suspect and requested a warrant. 

At roughly 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Community F.I.R.S.T. officers located the man in the Monaghan Road and Lansdowne Street West area and took him into custody.

The thefts occurred between Aug. 9 and Oct. 25 at three different retail stores. In total, the items were valued at just over $4,400.00.

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

• Theft Under $5,000 x11

• Failure to comply with a Probation Order x11

The accused is currently bound by a probation order with the following conditions: to remain off the property of two of the businesses involved and to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

The accused wass held in custody and appeared in court on Tuesday.

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