Peterborough Police Seeking Six Men Involved Apartment Robbery

Peterborough Police Service are searching for six suspects involved in an Aylmer Street/McDonnel Street robbery on Wednesday evening.

File Photo.

The robbery occured at 9:30 p.m. when officers were reported the incident from 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. The victim reported six males had entered his apartment, threatened him with a knife, roughed him up and then fled with a significant amount of property. The estimated value of the items totalled between $1,500 - $3,000.  The victim suffered minor injuries in the incident. 

The following are descriptions of the suspects provided to police:

Suspect #1:

  • Black male

  • Approximately 20 to 24 years of age

  • Approximately 5’7”

  • Muscular

  • Black hair in French braid style

  • Wearing a black ski mask, black unzipped sweater, tight T-shirt, white pants, red shoes

Suspect #2:

  • Black male

  • Mid 20’s

  • Approximately 5’10”

  • Thin build

  • Short black hair

  • Stubble mustache

  • Wearing a red True Religion sweater, blue jeans, black Nike Air Force shoes, black colour balaclava and mask, with sweater hood up over head

Suspect #3:

  • Black male

  • Mid to late 20s

  • Approximately 6’0”

  • Larger build

  • Wearing a black Gucci sweater, with Gucci side bag, University Blue Jordan Ones, Versace boxers, a black colour ski mask, Versace glasses with gold colour frames, carrying a black cane with a Dragon or Serpent head handle. The handle was silver in colour, with two red rubies for eyes

Suspect #4:

  • Black male

  • Mid 20s

  • Long black dreadlocks

  • Approximately 6’5”

  • Lanky build

  • Walked with a limp (left leg)

  • Wearing a purple camo colour Bape sweater, Gucci high top shoes with red highlighting and black colour snakeskin accents, cast on his right hand/wrist, gold frame glasses, Diamond Cuban linked necklace with a rose gold diamond pendant ‘TRAP’, diamond star ring on the right pinky finger, diamond bracelet on left wrist and two rope chain necklaces.

Suspect #5:

  • Black male

  • Mid 20s

  • 5’5”

  • Muscular build

  • Dark colour goatee

  • Brown hair in a ‘Man-Bun’

Suspect #6:

  • Black male

  • Mid 20s

  • 5’9” to 5’10” 1/2

  • Medium build

  • Wearing red and white coloured Jordan II’s, black colour Bape sweater, white Louis Vuitton shirt, red Gucci trackpants, yellow and black colour Versave boxers, a Cuban link bracelet on wrist, a Cuban linked necklace with a circle pendant, two watches on left wrist, both were white gold with diamonds, one watch had a green dial, one had a red dial and a rose gold colour bracelet on right wrist

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Hometown PTBO: St. Patrick's Day Special With the Dunns and Shaughnessys With the Return of the Parade

This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday talks with the Dunns and Shaughnessys about the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, its traditions and the return of the parade after a three-year hiatus.

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Honour An Animal Lover and Help the New Peterborough Animal Care Centre Through Memorial Donations

A generous memorial donation was made to the Peterborough Humane Society’s new Animal Care Centre by Gloria Porter-MacDonald in tribute of her late son Drew MacDonald.

Drew MacDonald and his dog. photo courtesy of the peterborough humane society.

She chose to donate to the Peterborough Animal Care Centre (PACC) in memory of her son who passed in January 2020. A dog adoption suite has been named in his honour and will also be displayed on PACC’s Donor Wall.

“Drew was an owner/operator in the transportation industry. He was a gentle giant; kind, a loyal friend, a team player and willing to help,” his mother shared. “Drew had a sense of humour, a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for those who risk life and limb for others.”

Gloria says Drew’s experience with dogs began with a Doberman Pinscher.

“Later he brought home two bonded Beagle puppies from the Peterborough Humane Society rather than leave one behind unadopted. Drew loved his dogs,” said Gloria. “When it was necessary for our family to re-home Drew's two Beagles, Buddy and Sam, we felt comfortable knowing there was a service available to assist in finding a new home for them. We wanted to support the new Peterborough Animal Care Centre in improving the needs of our local community for pets and animals in memory of Drew's love of dogs.”

The Peterborough Animal Care Centre is now open at 1999 Technology Dr. in Peterborough with a grand opening event scheduled for June. The centre features a state-of-the art Animal Adoption & Education Centre, Publicly Accessible & High-Volume Spay/Neuter Clinic and a Provincial Dog Rehabilitation Centre.

“We are honoured to recognize Drew and his love for animals through our new Centre. This donation to the Centre will not only impact the lives of the animals in our care but our entire community and beyond,” said Peterborough Humane Society executive director Shawn Morey. “Memorial gifts are an incredible way to leave a lasting impact, and we are truly thankful to be a part of Drew’s memory. His love for animals will live on for generations to come through this gift.”

Donations are still needed to reach the capital campaign goal. To learn how to contribute, visit the website.

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Quaker Foods City Square Skating Rink Sees Thursday as Last Day of Operation

Due to warmer weather in the forecast over the next couple of weeks, Quaker Foods City Square’s outdoor skating rink has Thursday as its last day of operation until next fall/winter.

Quaker Foods City Square officially opened in December 2022 on Charlotte Street, just east of Aylmer Street, next to the King Street Parkade. Photo by David Tuan bui.

Peterborough is expected to receive up to 10 mm of rain for Friday. The following two weeks the forecast calls for daytime highs of about 5C with lots of sunshine according to The City of Peterborough. The combination of warmer weather and sunny days will signal the end of the successful inaugural skating season at Quaker Foods City Square.

Signs will be posted at the skating rink to indicate if the rink is open or closed due to maintenance or for the season.

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Peterborough Youth Council Applications Now Open for 2023-2024 Term

The City of Peterborough is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 term of the Peterborough Youth Council.

photo courtesy of the city of peterborough.

Young people between the ages of 10 and 21 who live or attend school in Peterborough are invited to apply to become a member of the Council.

The Peterborough Youth Council is a voice for youth in the community. Members can bring their ideas and energy to organizing and being involved in community events.

This is a volunteer position, and the volunteer hours can be used towards students’ Ontario Secondary School Diploma requirement of 40 hours of community involvement.

“The Youth Council is a voice for youth in our community,” said Councillor Lesley Parnell, chair of the youth portfolio. “Help us plan events that will resonate with young people in our community. You’ll have fun, meet other young people and gain valuable skills such as organization, communication and teamwork.”

Youth are invited to visit the City’s website to learn more and complete an application. Applications are due by April 28 at 4:30 p.m.

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Oshawa Couple's Viral TikTok Shows Stolen Camping Trailer Allegedly Fleeing OPP Pursuit On Hwy. 401 in Northumberland

Oshawa residents Mike Sidey and his girlfriend Elizabeth Williams were driving westbound on Hwy. 401 in Northumberland Sunday morning when they encountered an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) operation to stop a fleeing truck towing an allegedly stolen camping trailer.

mike sidey and girlfriend elizabeth williams. photo courtesy of mike sidey.

“It was definitely different that’s for sure. It was entertaining, something that you wouldn’t really see unless you were watching it on T.V. or at the movies or something like that,” said Sidey. “It was like Grand Theft Auto in real life.”

On that Sunday morning, he recalls merging onto the 401 from Trenton at the same time as the OPP officer.

“That was at 11:30 a.m. We got on the 401, we merged, (the OPP officer) drove away, no lights, no sirens, no nothing. Just doing his regular, routine patrol.”

About 3 to 5 minutes later, traffic began to slow down. Sidey noticed the officer on the side of the highway.

“I saw the OPP officer sitting on the side of the highway and standing outside his vehicle trying to flag two participants down.”

The participants, two camping trailers in the right lane, were being passed by a tractor trailer in the other lane.

As the trailers passed the officer, Sidey says the officer threw his hands in the air “in disgust.”

“That’s when the back trailer decided to cut over to the left lane, and started driving off. I slowed down and I actually looked at the people in the (vehicle). I tried to get his attention but he wouldn’t even look at us,” said Sidey.

The trailer then began swaying between both the right and left lanes, and Sidey noticed its stairs were still out.

“That’s when I started (recording). I had my phone up on my dash recording, then my girlfriend took the phone to record more and put them on TikTok.”

Sidey’s video currently has over 300,000 TikTok views and over 10,000 likes.

The video shows the officer pursuing the truck towing the camping trailer in an attempt to pull the vehicle over. The trailer takes the Big Apple exit off of Hwy. 401 and into Colborne.

That trailer, according to OPP, was allegedly stolen from Northumberland.

“When we got home, around 12:30 p.m., my buddy had sent me a link saying that they were stolen trailers. I was like, what are the odds we got that on video?!”

An Ottawa man, 59, was charged with a number of offences, including flight from a peace officer, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, two drug charges, operating an unsafe vehicle and driving a motor vehicle while under licence suspension.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Belleville on April 24.

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Steven Girardi to be Sworn In As Citizens Appointee for Peterborough Police Services Board on April 3

Steven Girardi has been appointed as a Citizens Appointee and is being sworn in as the Peterborough Police Services Board newest member for April 3, announced on Wednesday.

Photo courtesy of Steven Giradi.

He was a former superintendent of student achievement for Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board and also had roles such as teaching and as a principal during his 30-year tenure. Steven has been an active volunteer and is currently instructing part-time in the business department at Trent University.

Girardi replaces form city councillor Bob Hall who served since mid-2015.

“The Peterborough Police Services Board looks forward to working with Steven and we are confident his skills and experience will be an asset to the Board, Service and community we serve,” said Mary ten Doeschate, police board chair.

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Petes Booster Club Donates $3,000 To Assistant Coach Andrew Verner's World Kidney Day Fundraiser

The Peterborough Petes Booster Club surprised assistant coach Andrew Verner with a $3,000 donation towards his fundraiser on World Kidney Day on Wednesday.

Lynda Johnson (left) sharing a moment with Petes assistant coach Andrew Verner (right), Johnson is part of the Petes Booster Club that sell 50/50 tickets during games. Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.

The money was donated by Lynda Johnson of the Booster Club who has been a member for over 21 years.

The Petes Booster club was founded at the beginning of the 1967-1968 Peterborough Petes season at the suggestion of the late Roger Neilson. It was a group of devoted Petes fans who attended games since 1956. They typically are seen at the games selling 50/50 tickets to help raise money to aid the cost of the players’ education.

The fundraiser is in support of obtaining equipment used in the lifesaving delivery of dialysis treatment at Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC).

Verner was a goaltender for the Petes from 1989 to 1992 coached in the Ontario Hock League since 2012. He was diagnosed with glomerulonephritis while playing hockey in Germany in 1999. He received a new kidney on March 9, 2021 through the Paired Kidney Donation Program. His wife Allison donated her kidney three days later to save another life after receiving one through the program for Andrew.

The team held a World Kidney Day last Thursday during their game against the Kingston Frontenacs raising over $16,000.

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Trent University Welcomes Minister of Colleges and Universities to Peterborough Campus

University leaders spoke with the Honourable Jill Dunlop about career opportunities for students, expertise in aging and world-class water quality research at Trent’s Peterborough Campus on Monday.

Members of the Careerspace at Trent University team meet with The Honourable Jill Dunlop, minister of Colleges & Universities. Left to right: Sabrina Kuipers, Co-op Coordinator; Ryan Sisson, Manager of Community + Workplace Partnerships; Minister Jill Dunlop. photo courtesy of trent university.

Trent University welcomed Jill Dunlop, Minister of Colleges and Universities, to the Peterborough campus where Trent leaders shared details about career-ready skills development, world-class water quality research and a new university-integrated seniors’ village.

“It was a pleasure to welcome Minister Dunlop back to Trent,” said Dr. Leo Groarke, president and vice-chancellor of Trent University. “During the visit, we were able to showcase research and student learning opportunities that are quintessentially Trent – highlighting interdisciplinary thought, leadership in aging, work-integrated learning and environmental research.”

Before embarking on a campus tour, several members of Trent’s senior administration, including President Groarke, Provost Michael Khan and Julie Davis, Trent’s vice-president of External Relations and Development, met with Minister Dunlop, who was accompanied by Peterborough MPP and Trent alumnus Dave Smith ’91.

Dr. Cathy Bruce, vice-president of Research & Innovation at Trent, guided Minister Dunlop and MPP Smith on a tour of the campus, highlighting Careerspace, the University's career services centre, the Trent Centre for Aging and Society (TCAS) and the Water Quality Centre.

While at Careerspace, staff spoke about ways Trent continues to innovate to deliver guaranteed career-ready skills development opportunities for students. Representatives from Careerspace shared news about 23 new paid co-op streams for Trent students, virtual learning strategies and the Community Concierge program, which has created partnerships with more than 70 local employers to talent needs in City and County of Peterborough and City of Kawartha Lakes.

“It was such a pleasure to be back at Trent University’s Peterborough campus to see the vibrant student community in action and to learn about how the University is prioritizing student success, research and innovation,” said Dunlop. “From delivering career-ready skills development opportunities through its Careerspace, to the community impact of projects under its Centre for Aging and Society – and everything in between – Trent is doing incredible work preparing students for the workforce. Thank you, President Groarke, for showcasing the talent and work happening all over campus.”

At TCAS, Drs. Mark Skinner and Elizabeth Russell highlighted Trent’s reputation for outstanding thought-leadership on the study and celebration of aging. They also highlighted the international impact of TCAS’s interdisciplinary aging research, the new Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Aging Studies, the community impact of projects including the long-term care home being developed in collaboration with peopleCare communities and Seniors’ Village project to be located on Trent lands.

The tour concluded at Trent’s world-class Water Quality Centre (WQC), the most comprehensive mass spectrometry facility in Canada, where Canada Research Chair in Environmental Archaeology Dr. Paul Szpak showcased key equipment and research. In the WQC, students in Trent Master’s programs also shared with Minister Dunlop opportunities they have had to build specialized skills and experience working with state-of-the-art equipment.

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