Packer is being released after serving his sentence for two robberies in 2022 and 2023. According to Peterborough Police, he is well-known for his interactions involve approaching elderly or vulnerable people while they are in their vehicle and aggressively demanding money. Images and details of his actions were often posted by concerned residents on local social media groups according to Police.
In one case he got into the back of a vehicle; demanded the victim drive to a bank machine to get money; in the second he damaged an apartment and pushed a victim to the ground after being reported for chasing vehicles with a stick.
Given the nature of the crimes and that in the last five years The Peterborough Police Service is issuing a public warning after the release Packer.
If confronted by him, seek assistance and contact police.
The Peterborough Police Service’s High Risk Unit is aware of the release from custody and that Packer will be on several conditions.