Further to Media Release for Thursday, August 14, 2025

Criminal Harassment Arrest

A 14-year-old Peterborough male is facing a charge of criminal harassment after an incident.

On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, officers responded to a call for service about a neighbour dispute. Upon arrival, they learned that over the past few days a male had been yelling racial slurs at the victims. This was not the youth’s first interaction with police in connection with this type of behaviour.

As a result of the investigation, a 14-year-old Peterborough male was arrested and charged with:

• Criminal Harassment

The accused was released on a youth undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court September 22, 2025.

As there is a hate crime element to this case and it will be addressed as the case moves through the court process.

Theft Under Arrest

A 22-year-old Peterborough man is facing over a dozen charges in connection with theft from their employer.

Officers with the Community FIRST Unit were made aware of the situation and started an investigation into the incidents which happened between February and May 2025 at a business on Chemong Road.

Through investigation it was determined that the employee was not scanning all the items. In total, the store lost around $600.

As a result, a 22-year-old Peterborough man was arrested on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, and charged with:

• Theft Under $5000 X17

The accused was held in custody and appeared in court, August 13, 2025.

Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217

How to report a crime:

There are several ways to report a crime to the Peterborough Police Service.

• Emergency call 9-1-1
• Non-emergency call 705-876-1122 x225
• Online through the official Online Reporting Portal at www.peterboroughpolice.com/online-reporting where you can also upload photos and/or video.

Or you can report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.stopcrimehere.ca