Woman Found Dead On Trail; Police Deem Death Not Suspicous Currently

A woman dead suddenly on a trail was found by Peterborough Police early Friday morning.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 3:45 a.m., officers were called to the trail near McDonnel Street and Reid Street about the woman.

At this time, police do not consider the death suspicious.

The Peterborough Police Service is assisting the Coroner’s Office in the investigation investigation. 

The trail was closed for about six hours and reopened just after 10 a.m. 

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 To Host a Community Open House On June 1

The Peterborough Police Service is hosting a Community Open House on June 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at their headquarters, announced on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

Visitors can learn about policing as a career, tour the police station, view demonstrations, see police vehicles and meet officers.

Bike safety seminars and registries are available during the open house.

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Missing 14-Year-Old Girl Since Thursday Has Been Found

The Peterborough Police Service is thanking the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Peterborough girl, Arynn Chatten.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Chatten has been safely located according to Peterborough Police.

She was missing since Thursday and friends last saw her in the Monaghan Road and Lansdowne Street area. 

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Peterborough Police In Search of Missing 14-Year-Old Girl Since Thursday

The Peterborough Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 14-year-old Peterborough girl, Arynn Chatten.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Friends last saw Chatten on Thursday in the Monaghan Road and Lansdowne Street area. Family and officers have checked and spoken to friends and family but are becoming concerned because Chatten has not checked in as she usually does. 

Arynn is described as female, 5'5, medium build, dark hair, sometimes wears glasses (but not always). She was last seen wearing black and grey patches jacket, light jeans, green running shoes.

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 In Search of Missing 28-Year-Old Man From Monday Evening

UPDATE: He has been found as of 11 a.m. 09/04/24

The Peterborough Police Service is currently searching for a missing person; 28-year-old Dillon Smith.

He was last seen at roughly 8:15 p.m., walking in the area of Lansdowne Street and River Road South.

Dillon is 5’6”, 150 lbs., with short blonde hair and a goatee. He was wearing a reflective sweater and black jeans.

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 Searching For 12-Year-Old Missing Girl From Wednesday Night

UPDATE: Sadie has been found as of 10:46am April 4, 2024

The Peterborough Police Service is looking for a 12-year-old Peterborough girl, Sadie, who has been missing since Wednesday night. 

The family last saw her in the Kawartha Heights Boulevard and Lansdowne Street area between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. 

Sadie was last wearing a long, black winter jacket, black pants, black and white running shoes and a black backpack. 

She is described as 5’3” with blue eyes, shoulder-length dark brown hair and a very thin build.

Family and police are concerned for her safety.

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 Thank Good Samaritan For Turning In Lost Satchel Filled With Valuables

The Peterborough Police Service would like to thank a Good Samaritan who returned a satchel filled with valuables after a Saturday incident.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The resident located a satchel in a parking lot near Lansdowne Street and Park Street. It contained identification, credit cards, and several thousand dollars in cash. The Good Samaritan turned the bag into the police. 

Officers could locate and return the property to the rightful owner, who was extremely thankful.

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14-Year-Old Teen Missing; Peterborough Police Seeking Public's Help In Locating Him

UPDATE: He has been found safe.

The Peterborough Police Service has declared 14-year-old Preston Howard missing since Monday morning and is asking for the public’s assistance in locating him.

He was last seen in the area of Bensfort Road and Collison Avenue in the early morning hours on Monday.

Howard is described as:

  • 14 years of age

  • Caucasian male

  • Thin build

  • Medium-length brown hair

  • Scratches on his face

  • Wearing a black puffy Columbia coat and black and white high-top shoes

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 Service Partners With Équité Association to Combat Auto Theft

The Peterborough Police Service is collaborating with Équité Association to combat and prevent auto thefts in the Peterborough area through Project CLASP.

(left to right) Bryan Gast, VP, Investigative Services, Équité; Chief Stuart Betts, Peterborough Police Service and Betty Ng, Équité. Photo courtesy of Peterborough Police Service.

Équité will aid the police through data and analytics, vehicle identification and coordinated investigations.

To mitigate the risk, Équité recommends a layered approach that includes simple steps like locking doors, installing visible or audible anti-theft devices, using vehicle immobilizers and investing in tracking systems.

“Auto theft has reached crisis levels in this country. Last year, auto theft in Canada cost more than $1.2 billion dollars,” said Bryan Gast, Équité vice president. “This problem cannot be remedied in isolation; it requires this kind of collaborative approach through public and private partnerships to ultimately combat this crime.”

“The Peterborough area is not immune to this type of crime,” said Chief Stuart Betts, Peterborough Police Service. “In 2023, there were 143 vehicles reported stolen.  We are also aware of the trends in other communities and this partnership will help make sure we can spread messages of prevention about auto theft to our own residents.”

Anonymous information can be sent to Peterborough Northumberland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

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Combustibles Close to Heater Cause Evening Garage Fire On Ravenwood Drive

A light smoke and a fire broke out in a Ravenwood Drive garage on Thursday evening.

Photo by Keegan Beekers.

There were 17 Peterborough Fire Services firefighters who arrived on the scene.

The first responders noticed the smoke from an attached garage and quickly extinguished a couch that was on fire without incident.

There were no injuries reported and the cause of the fire was due to be a heater too close to combustibles.

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