Peterborough Police Service Warn Public of Power Outage Scam

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Peterborough Police Service is reminding the community to be aware of a new texting scam advertising $100 rebates due to power outages has surfaced.

Text of the scam handing out $100. Police are unaware of any kind of legitimate rebate. Photo courtesy of Jef Dueck.

Citizens are advised not to click any links or give any personal information associated with the text.

Police claim there is no such rebate that the police are aware of.

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Peterborough Police Asking For Public's Assistance Locating Two Missing Youth

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UPDATE: The two missing persons have been found as of 2:05 p.m. on Monday.

Two youths are missing and Peterborough Police Service is asking for the public’s help in locating them announced on Monday.

The missing youths are 10-year-old Odessa Broderick and 12-year-old Tayla Zwanepol. They were last seen at about 8:45 p.m. on Sunday.

Both families and the police are concerned for their well-being. 

Anyone with information is asked to call the Peterborough Police Service at 705-876-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Peterborough Police Service Investigating Incident Involving NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh

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Peterborough Police Service is actively investigating the incident involving NDP leader Jagmeet Singh and protestors during his visit to Peterborough on Tuesday.

“Peterborough” has been a trending topic on Twitter since the incident that has garnered national attention. Photo by Angela O’Grady.

Protestors were outside the NDP campaign office building on George Street when Singh arrived and left the premises. Obscene words and gestures were made at the federal party leader by the protestors.

"We are aware that due to our staffing shortages, we are not always able to engage in proactive policing patrols," said Tim Farquharson, acting chief. "We also understand that public safety is of paramount importance and encourage residents to contact us with their concerns or any evidence that could aid in our investigations."

Police were unaware that Singh was in Peterborough as they were not contacted by the NDP leader prior to his visit according to a Tweet.

Singh was in town to show support for newly-appointed candidate Jen Deck for the Peterborough-Kawartha Riding. Deck was introduced to the party by Andrea Howarth, NDP Provincial leader on April 26.

The 2022 Ontario General Election begins on June 2.

The following are candidates for this year’s election:

  • MPP Dave Smith, incumbent Progressive Conservative Party

  • Greg Dempsey, Liberal Party

  • Jen Deck, New Democratic Party

  • Robert Gibson, Green Party

  • Tom Marazzo, Ontario Party

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Riverview Park and Zoo's Miniature Train Goes Off the Rails From Vandalism; Trademark Bell Stolen

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Riverview Park and Zoo’s miniature train was vandalized and had its historic bell stolen announced on Saturday.

Last year, $19,940 was raised from a 308-piece, 11 x 17-inch puzzle of the current 1860 locomotive replica fundraising campaign towards a new train. Photo courtesy of Rivervew Park & Zoo.

Zoo staff discovered the damage on Friday morning during their spring maintenance but is not confirmed if the incident was on two separate occasions or one. No suspects were located during the incident according to the Peterborough Police.

“Some days are more challenging than others. Unfortunately, vandals have broken into the train tunnel, damaged our venerable train locomotive & stolen its signature brass bell,” said Jim Moloney, zoo manager and curator. “If you have info that may lead to the return of the bell, please contact us or Peterborough Police.”

The train was scheduled to run for Victoria Day weekend (May 21-22) according to the Zoo’s Facebook page before discovering the vandalism.

“In addition to the cost of repair/replacement, thoughtless acts like this really have a negative impact on our team of dedicated and passionate staff,” said Maloney on Facebook.

The train‘s parts are no longer manufactured and require an engineer to create according to Paul Hartung, zoo board member in a prior interview.

The miniature train ride is an 1860 locomotive replica. Located under sabre jet, the train track is over two kilometres and the ride is roughly ten minutes long according to the zoo’s website.

The train was built in 1974, costs two dollars to ride and is free for children under two.

The country’s only accredited free-admission zoo has over 55 acres of the zoo on the Otonabee River with over 25 exhibits and 40 animal species.

The zoo’s goal is to still have the train operable for Victoria Day weekend.

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Peterborough Police Warn Public of Possible Counterfeit Coins in Circulation

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Peterborough Police Service is increasing awareness of counterfeit coins that may be circulating in Peterborough announced on Thursday.

The Toonie was introduced in Canada on Feb. 19, 1996. Photo by Luke Best.

Over a dozen counterfeit Toonies were turned in from an out chute of a coin machine at a Chemong Road plaza on Tuesday.

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report online.

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Peterborough Police Warns Public Of Rental Scam Surge

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Peterborough Police Service is warning the public to be cautious after they continue to receive reports about rental scams announced Tuesday.

Peterborough Police recommend to see the property before signing any lease. Photo by Luke Best.

The rental scam is where an online advertisement for a property is placed, a lease signed and money is exchanged (usually first and last rent) online. The rental unit in question is not actually for rent.

Police remind residents to be aware that fraud can happen at any time, consider checking to ensure the validity of an ad or purchase before exchanging money and keep your personal information private.  

If you are the victim of a fraud, please contact police. If it is a non-emergency, please call 705-876-1122 or report it online.

If it is an emergency, please call 9-1-1.

For tips on how to protect yourself and your information as well as the status of current frauds happening in Canada, visit the Anti-Fraud Centre website.

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Peterborough Police Service Conducts National Search For New Chief

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The Peterborough Police Services Board has officially issued a national search for the Peterborough Police Chief position announced on Thursday.

Scott Gilbert replaced the retiring Murray Rodd as the police chief in 2018. Gilbert gave three days notice of his retirement in February. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Police enlisted Phelps Executive Search Group to aid in the search. The group has over 20 years of working with many Municipal governments including the City of Peterborough over the last five years.

Former chief Scott Gilbert abruptly retired on Feb. 7 and joined the force in mid-2018. Acting chief Tim Farquharson — a deputy chief for a decade — assumed the role following Gilbert’s retirement.

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Peterborough Police Service Warns Public Of Snapchat Scam

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Peterborough Police Service is warning the public about a scam around the social media app, Snapchat that surfaced on Friday.

Snapchat instantly erases photos of “snaps” sent across users unless they are screenshotted. Senders are notified if the receiver screenshotted the snap. Photo by Luke Best.

Officers received two reports where kids under 15 were asked to send nude photos of themselves. They were threatened to have their photos distributed if they did not send money or gift cards.

Anyone with information or experienced the scam is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca.

Additionally, report any incidents to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

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Peterborough Police Reminds City of Road Safety During National Impaired Driving Prevention Week

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Peterborough Police is reminding residents not to drive a vehicle under the influence during National Impaired Driving Prevention Week.

The week runs from March 20 - 26.

Peterborough Police laid 100 impaired charges last year (56 were alcohol-related and 44 were drug-related).

No impaired charges were laid on St. Patrick’s Day last Thursday.

Officers stopped 1,046 vehicles at four different checkpoints, administered seven roadside tests with no charges laid.

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Peterborough Police Report Zero Impaired Charges Laid At RIDE Programs On St Patrick's Day

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No charges were laid by Peterborough Police at RIDE programs on St Patrick’s Day, released on Friday.

The Peterborough Police Service RIDE detail was out in various locations on Thursday.

Officers stopped 1046 vehicles at four different locations and administered seven roadside tests with no charges laid.

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