Thieves Attempt To Steal Snowblower From TSC Store (Maybe They Didn't Check Weather Reports For This Week?)

From a Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service Media Release today...

Break and Enter:
On the 29th of May at approximately 6:55 pm witnesses called the police after watching three males attempting to load a snowblower in a vehicle at the TSC Store on Lansdowne Street East. The alarm sounded and the males drove off leaving the snowblower on the loading dock. Investigation determined that entry was gained into a fenced storage compound through an unlocked gate. All three males were white, one was wearing a white hat, cut off t-shirt, black shorts, the second male was wearing a black hat, black t-shirt with monster trucks on the back and black pants. The third male was wearing a white shirt and black pants. The males appeared to be between 30-40 years old with medium builds. One male had longer blonde hair. The vehicle is described as being an older model Dodge Intrepid, possibly 2002, black in colour. Anyone with information is asked to call the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service or Crime Stoppers.

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Developing Story: Man Stabbed On Bolivar Street Early This Morning (Command Post Set Up)

From a Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service Media Release today...

Stabbing:
On the 17th of May at approximately 3:03 am officers were called to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre regarding a 40-year-old male who was transported to the hospital suffering from stab wounds. Investigation is continuing to determine the location of the incident and person(s) responsible. Members of the Criminal Investigation Unit have set up the Command Post on Bolivar Street.

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City Police Remind You To Lock Your Doors And Windows To Keep The Bad Guys Out

From a Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service Media Release today...

Between the 10th of May and the 12th of May 2011, 4 break and enters occurred in various areas of the city.  3 of these took place during the daytime and entry was gained through unlocked doors.  In the 4th, a window was broken.  Various items were taken, including a wallet, bicycle, medication, alcohol and a computer.  Citizens are encouraged to keep doors and low level windows locked when not home.  Thieves will often knock on doors before breaking in to confirm no one is home and if someone responds they will simply indicate they are at the wrong address and leave.

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Police Pursuit Through City Streets Yesterday After Theft At Sears

From a Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service Media Release today...

Photo from the scene courtesy Pete DallidayTheft/Police Pursuit Arrest:
On the 1st of May at approximately 11:38 am, security at Sears watched a male leave the store with a pair of shoes without paying for them. The male was followed out to the parking lot and as the security officer placed him under arrest he drove off in a van. A police officer in the area on an unrelated matter was alerted to incident. The suspect drove out of the parking lot in a reckless manner. The officer followed the van on several streets as suspect attempted to evade the officer. Due to the risk to public safety, the officer discontinued pursuing the vehicle at 11:48 am in the area of George and Lake Street. The van continued north on George Street at a high rate of speed and then west on Sherbrooke Street. The van entered the intersection at Reid Street on a red light and struck a vehicle, it continued westbound striking a vehicle parked in a driveway in the area of Park Street and continued northbound onto Park Place, west along Bolivar Street losing control and struck a street sign and a tree. The suspect fled on foot and was followed by a witness through backyards and over fences to the area of Park and Brock Street where the suspect stopped running and waited in the area for police to arrive. Jeffrey Edward Kearley age 45 of Lindsay Road was arrested. He was treated at the hospital for minor injuries. As a result of the investigation, he has been charged with theft under $5,000.00, possession of stolen property under $5,000.00, escape lawful custody, take flight from the police, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, three counts of failing to remain at the scene of an accident, failing to comply with conditions of a probation order, drive under suspension, drive with no insurance and using a licence plate not authorized for the vehicle. The driver and passenger in the vehicle that was struck in the intersection suffered minor injuries. Kearley was held in custody and will appear in court later this morning.

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Peterborough Woman Takes 2010 Subaru Forester For Test Drive But Doesn't Return It

From Peterborough-Lakefield Community Police Service Media Release today....
 
Theft Over Arrest:
On the 27th of April a female attended at the Subaru Dealership on Chemong Road on the pretext of purchasing a vehicle. At 5:20 pm she took a 2010 Subaru Forester for a test drive did not return with the vehicle. At approximately 2:20 am, officers located the vehicle in the area of George and Brock Street. As a result of their investigation, Sylvia Jane McVicker age 44 of no fixed address was arrested and charged with theft over $5,000.00. She was held in custody and will appear in court later this morning.
 
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Developing Story... Ryan Nickle Charged With Assault

[UPDATE TO BELOW POST: Monday, April 25th, 1:15 p.m. Police tell us the officer involved who files the report will not be back to work until Wednesday, and the police report will hopefully be completed by then.]

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We have been getting many tips that local NDP candidate David Nickle's son has been charged with assault. We have had it confirmed to PtboCanada today by Sergeant Marc Habgood from Peterborough Lakefield Community Police that Ryan Nickle has been charged with assault causing bodily harm stemming from an incident downtown Peterborough early Friday morning. He "has been charged and released," confirms Habgood. "His charges have been added but the report has not been submitted yet and therefore the release [a daily media release the police send out] has not gone out." We emailed David Nickle this morning for comment, but have not heard back.

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Man Gets No Frills After Being Caught With 4 Packages Of Chicken In His Pants

From Peterborough-Lakefield Community Police Service release today...

Theft/Assault Arrest:
On the 2nd of April at approximately 4:50 pm, a Loss Prevention Officer observed the accused in the meat department of the No Frills Store on George Street North. He selected four packages of chicken and placed them down his pants and left the store. The accused was arrested and during this process he punched the Loss Prevention Officer. The accused was held until the police arrived. Jessie Adam Johnson age 31 of Lansdowne Street West was arrested and charged with theft under $5,000.00, assault with intent to resist arrest and failing to comply with conditions of a probation order. He was released from custody and will appear in court on the 21st of April.

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Thieves Steal $19,000 In Product From Frito Lay Warehouse In Peterborough

From Peterborough-Lakefield Community Police Service release today...

Break and Enter:
Sometime between the 1st and the 5th of April, suspects entered the Frito Lay warehouse located on Rye Street and removed several boxes of assorted Lays/Hostess Potato Chips, Tostitos, Doritos, peanuts, various dips and salsa, valued at approximately $19,000.00. Anyone with information is asked to call the Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service or Crime Stoppers.

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Mother Of Sexual Assault Victim Stabs Man Who Did It With Scissors In Court Yesterday

From a Peterborough-Lakefield Community Police Service today...

Assault With A Weapon:
On the 1st of April at approximately 5:30 pm, a 38-year-old male from Peterborough was to be sentenced on a sexual assault charge.  The Presiding Justice adjourned the case to another date.  The mother of the sexual assault victim in this case, a 38-year-old female from Hastings, was in the court at the time, approached, and stabbed the male using a small pair of scissors from a manicure set.  The female was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon, uttering death threats and possession of a dangerous weapon.  The victim was taken to Hospital by ambulance where he was treated and released.  Due to the nature of the court case, the name of the accused will not be released, as it will lead to the identification of her 15-year-old daughter, a sexual assault victim.  The Magnetometer was functioning at the time and the small pair of scissors from the manicure set was not seized, as it was not an item listed on the prohibited list.  The policy concerning these types of items, cosmetic sets, entering the courthouse is presently under review.

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Dudes Steal Sony Playstation 3, 3 Packages Of Chicken Weiners And Can Of Frozen Blueberry Juice

From a Peterborough-Lakefield Community Police Service release today...

Break and Enter Arrests:
On the 20th of March suspects entered an Anson Street apartment through an unlocked door. Once inside they removed a Sony Playstation 3 gaming unit, 5 Playstation games, 3 packages of chicken wieners and a can of frozen blueberry juice. Total value of the theft is estimated at $304.00. As a result of the investigation suspects were identified and on the 28th of March, a 17 year old male was arrested and charged with break and enter and two counts of failing to comply with conditions of a probation order. He was released from custody and will appear in court on the 9th of May. On the 29th of March a second suspect, Richard Morrell age 19 of Crystal Drive, was arrested and charged with break and enter. He was released from custody and will appear in court on the 14th of April.

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