Break and Enter Investigation Underway After $30,000 In Phones Stolen
/Officers with the Peterborough Police Service Street Crime Unit are investigating a break and enter into a local business after 30-40 phones were reported stolen.
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Three Peterborough Men Arrested and Charged In Connection With Break and Enter At Local Business
/A collaborative effort between several Peterborough Police Service Units has resulted in three Peterborough men facing charges this week in connection with a break and enter at a local business.
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An outdoor storage shed on a property in the Charlotte Street and George Street area had been broken into Sunday, and five bicycles were stolen. The bicycles, worth over $7,000, have been recovered.
Through investigation, three suspects were identified and on Thursday, all were located arrested and charged.
At approximately 10 a.m. on Thursday, a 40-year-old Peterborough man wanted in connection with the break and enter was spotted in the George Street and Dalhousie Street area by two officers on uniform patrol and taken into custody.
He was charged with:
Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence
Fail to Comply with Probation
The accused was held in custody and appeared in court Thursday.
At approximately 1 p.m. on Thursday in the Dalhousie Street and Aylmer Street area, officers with the Street Crime Unit spotted a man wanted in connection with two break and enters at the business. The incident Sunday, and a previous incident on Saturday, in which 20 pairs of snowshoes were taken.
As a result, a 27-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence X2
Fail to Comply with Probation X2
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court Friday.
At approximately 3 p.m. on Thursday, in Dalhousie Street and Aylmer Street area, an officer with the Community F.I.R.S.T Unit spotted the third suspect wanted in connection with the break and enter on Sunday.
As a result, a 45-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court Friday.
Impaired Peterborough Driver Facing Further Charges After Striking A Drive-Thru Sign At Brookdale Plaza
/A 25-year-old Peterborough man charged with impaired driving in December of 2025 is now facing more charges in connection with the incident.
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Through further investigation, it was determined that before the man was apprehended he had struck a drive-thru sign at a business at Brookdale Plaza several times before knocking it down and fleeing the area.
On Sunday, officers further charged the 25-year-old Peterborough man with:
Mischief over $5,000
Fail to Remain
In December, the man was initially charged with:
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 10.
50-Year-Old Peterborough Man Charged With Impaired Driving
/A 50-year-old Peterborough man is facing an impaired driving charge after officers conducted a traffic stop in Peterborough Wednesday afternoon.
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At approximately 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, the Peterborough Police Service received a call from a concerned citizen that a man had driven away from a business and was possibly impaired.
Officers on general patrol in the area of Reid Street and McDonnel Street spotted a vehicle matching the description given to police and conducted a traffic stop. While speaking to the driver, officers noticed signs of impairment.
As a result of the investigation, a 50-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.
The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 17.
Three Peterborough Men Facing Assault and Robbery Charges After Downtown Incident
/Three Peterborough men are facing assault and robbery charges in connection with an incident downtown Peterborough Wednesday night.
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At approximately 11:50 p.m. on Wednesday, officers were made aware of a man who had been assaulted outside in the Reid Street and Simcoe Street area during an altercation. The victim suffered minor injuries to their face and their backpack was stolen.
They were taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment after being assessed by paramedics at the scene.
As a result of the investigation three people have now been arrested and charged.
On Friday a 29-year-old Peterborough man wanted on a warrant for his involvement with the incident was located and charged with:
Assault Causing Bodily Harm
Robbery with Weapon
The accused was held in custody and appeared in Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) court on Saturday.
Also on Friday, a 42-year-old Peterborough man wanted on a warrant for his involvement with the incident was located and charged with:
Assault cause bodily harm
Fail to comply with probation order
The accused was held in custody and appeared in Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) court on Saturday.
A third man was located in the early morning hours on Monday, while officers responded to a separate call service.
As a result, a 26-year-old Peterborough man wanted on a warrant for his involvement with the incident was located and charged with:
Assault Causing Bodily Harm
Fail to Comply with Probation Order
The accused is being held in custody and appeared in court on Monday.
Peterborough Man Faces Several Charges For Paper License Plates On Vehicle
/A 45-year-old Peterborough man is facing several charges under the Highway Traffic Act after officers discovered the man had paper license plates on his vehicle.
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At approximately 10:15 a.m. on Jan. 10, the officer conducted a traffic stop in the Romaine Street area near Park Street after the plates returned to a different vehicle in Mississauga.
Through investigation it was further learned that the plates were paper and secured in a plastic sleeve with packing tape.
As a result, the 45-year-old driver was issued the following:
Use plate not authorized for vehicle (Highway Traffic Act)
Use plate no in accordance with Act (Highway Traffic Act)
Fail to apply for permit on becoming an owner (Highway Traffic Act)
Owner Operate Motor Vehicle on a Highway – No insurance (Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act)
The paper license plates were seized, and the driver was given a court date of Mar. 23.
Investigation Continues Over Shots Fired Downtown Peterborough
/Officers with the Peterborough Police Service Investigative Services branch are continuing to investigate after gunshots were heard Downtown Peterborough early Monday morning.
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At approximately 12:51 a.m. on Jan. 12, an officer on general patrol in the area of Dalhousie Street and Rubidge Street heard multiple popping sounds that sounded like gunfire. The officer started driving toward the sound and spotted three bullet holes in a window of 196 Park Street North.
There were no injuries reported, however, one of the people inside the home suffered a K9 bite when they refused to exit the residence. They were taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment.
Through investigation it was learned that several people were spotted fleeing the area shortly after the sound.
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 Arrested and Charged With Theft After Local Business Shoplifting Incident
/A 28-year-old Peterborough man is facing a theft charge after an incident at a local business Thursday afternoon.
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At approximately 3:15 p.m. on Jan. 8, officers were called to a business in the Charlotte Street and Aylmer Street area about a shoplifting incident. Upon arrival, officers learned that the man had run out of the store and headed northbound. After searching the area, officers located a man matching the description given to police in the Reid and Simcoe Street area and took him into custody.
It was further learned that the man was also wanted on warrants for theft under $5,000 and assault and mischief under $5,000 after an incident on Jan. 2.
As a result, a 28-year-old Peterborough man was arrested on the strength of the warrants and further charged with:
Theft under $5,000
The accused was released on an undertaking with conditions and is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 10.
62-Year-Old Peterborough Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle on Sherbrooke Street
/The Peterborough Police Service Traffic Unit are investigating after a 62-year-old Peterborough man was struck by a vehicle Thursday evening.
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At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 8, officers were called to Sherbrooke Street between George Street and Aylmer Street. Upon arrival, officers learned that a man had been struck while walking in a live lane of traffic.
Due to his injuries, the victim was flown to a Toronto hospital for treatment.
The road was closed for period of time as officers conducted a reconstruction investigation.
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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Failure To Comply With Undertaking Arrest at Stenson Boulevard and Brealey Drive Area
/A 38-year-old Mississauga man is facing a failure to comply charge after an incident in Peterborough Wednesday morning.
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At approximately 10:40 a.m. on Jan. 7, officers were notified of an unwanted person at a residence in the Stenson Boulevard and Brealey Drive area. Upon arrival, officers learned that the suspect had hopped a fence and was now running through a nearby park. Officers caught up to the man and took him into custody.
As a result of the investigation, the Mississauga man was arrested and charged with:
Failing to comply with undertaking X3
