Peterborough Police Release New Photos of Bank Robbery Suspect From Friday

Peterborough Police Service has released new photos of a bank robbery suspect where the incident occurred at roughly 3:40 p.m. last Friday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

The suspect is described as:

• White male

• 40-50 years old

• Tall, thin build

• Wearing during the incident: white plaid shirt, black pants, dark beanie with visor, sunglasses, medical mask, black shoes, white vinyl gloves

• Wearing after the incident: navy/black t-shirt, green cargo shorts, grey ball cap, black shoes with white soles and possibly a yellow and pink backpack

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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Investigation Continues From Body Found at Parking Garage; Death Currently Not Considered Suspicious Police Say

The Peterborough Police Service continues to assist the Coroner in the investigation of a recent sudden death at a downtown parking garage from Saturday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 1:10 p.m., officers were made aware of a body in the creek in the area of Charlotte Street and the King Street garage.

At this time, the circumstances around the death are not considered suspicious. Police are not searching for any suspects and there is no threat to public safety due to the incident. 

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 Woman Facing Charges After Allegedly Stabbing Another Woman At Millennium Park

A 45-year-old Peterborough woman faces several charges after an incident at Millennium Park in Peterborough Wednesday afternoon.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 3 p.m., officers were called to the park about a disturbance. They learned that a woman had been stabbed by another woman. A woman matching the description of the suspect was located in the area and taken into custody. 

During a search after arrest, officers located five knives on the suspect. The victim was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment.

The woman was arrested and charged with:

• Assault Cause Bodily Harm

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court Thursday.

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Two Peterborough People Facing Drug Charges After Woman Passed Out In Vehicle With a Dog

Two Peterborough people are facing various drug charges each after an incident early Monday morning.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 6 a.m., officers were called to the area of Middlefield Road and Crystal Drive about a woman passed out in a vehicle and the vehicle windows smashed. 

Officers located three people and a dog in the vehicle. Upon speaking with the driver, officers noticed signs of impairment.

A 33-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested and charged with:

• Operation while impaired – drugs

It was further learned that a second person in the car was wanted on a warrant for failing to comply with probation. 

A 34-year-old Peterborough man was arrested on the strength of the warrant and further charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance - Opioid (other than heroin)

During a search after arrest, officers located a small quantity of drugs and drug paraphernalia.

Both of the accused were released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court Sept. 3.

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VIDEO: Peterborough Police Save Man Attempting to Jump From Bridge

Peterborough Police had stopped a man who was attempting to jump off a bridge on Monday night.

Warning: The following is footage of an actual incident, it may be disturbing to some viewers.

At roughly 11 p.m., officers on general patrol were stopped by a concerned resident after they spotted a man on the Lansdowne Street bridge near River Road who looked as though he was going to jump from the bridge.

Officers initially searched the area including using the Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) without any luck in locating the man. However, while the RPAS was still up, the man returned to the bridge and was attempting to climb over the railing. 

An officer approached the man and grabbed the back of his shirt. The man appeared to be very impaired and continually resisted the officers attempts to get him away from the railing.  When the officer successfully removed him away from the railing, he continued to resist the officers and try to go back to the edge. After a brief struggle, he was placed in an ambulance and taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for assessment. There were no injuries to anyone involved.

“These calls aren’t easy. They don’t get measured in crime statistics and they don’t get measured as things the police do every day but sometimes a police officer is what’s needed in a situation where the difference between life and death is just a few feet,” said Chief Stuart Betts. “I am thankful for the concerned citizen who took the time to recognize and call 9-1-1 to report a person in distress, and I am grateful for the quick actions by our officers.”

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Bank Robbery Suspect Sought by Peterborough Police Service

Peterborough Police are seeking a suspect on the loose from a bank robbery and are investigating.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

At roughly 3:40 p.m. on Friday, officers were called to the bank in the Chemong Road and Wolsely Street area. Officers learned that a man had entered the bank, threatened to burn it down and demanded money. The man was given some cash before he fled. Through investigation, it was learned that the suspect had changed his clothes behind another store and left the area. 

The suspect is described as (images below during incident and after changing clothes)

• White male

• 40-50 years old

• Tall, thin build

• Wearing during the incident: white plaid shirt, black pants, dark beanie with visor, sunglasses, medical mask, black shoes, white vinyl gloves

• Wearing after the incident: navy/black t-shirt, green cargo shorts, grey ball cap, black shoes with white soles and possibly a yellow and pink backpack

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

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 Man Charged An Indecent Act; Linked to Same Incident In May

A 60-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after two separate indecent acts on Thursday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 3:45 p.m., officers were called about an indecent act occurring in a public space in the south end of Peterborough. Officers attended the area and identified the suspect. Police believe he was also linked to an incident in the same area in May.

The man was arrested and charged with:

• Indecent Act in a Public Place x 2.

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court on Friday.

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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Police Seeking Information From Fights Between Groups of Young People

The Peterborough Police Service is looking for information after a large disturbance near the train bridge near George Street and Dalhousie Street on Wednesday night.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 9 p.m., officers were called to the area about a fight between groups of young people. Most of them fled after police had arrived on the scene. One person had a cut on their arm and was treated by EMS at the scene.

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 Woman Facing Theft Charges After Allegedly Stealing From Two Businesses

A 43-year-old Peterborough woman is facing theft and probation charges concerning thefts at two businesses on Monday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Community FIRST unit officers responded to a call from a business in the George Street and Charlotte Street area about a theft that had just occurred. Officers were told the woman had started walking south down George Street and they could locate a woman who matched the description given to police several blocks away.

During a search after the arrest, officers located the reported stolen items and returned them to the store. They also found several other items and, through investigation, located and returned items to one other business.

As a result of the investigation, a 43-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested and charged with:

• Theft Under $5000 X2

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order X4

The accused is currently bound by two probation orders with the following conditions: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court Tuesday.

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Two People Pronounced Dead After Being Discovered at Peterborough Trails

Two people have died suddenly near Peterborough trails as reported by the Peterborough Police Service this past weekend.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Around 7:10 p.m. on Saturday, officers discovered the body of a 35-year-old male near a trail in Park Street and Romaine Street area.

Around 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, another body of a 24-year-old male was discovered near the east side of the London Street bridge.

Both bodies are under Coroner’s Investigation. Police suspect there is no foul play at this time.

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