Media Release for Friday, April 24, 2026

Calls for Service:
(April 23 at 8:00am – April 24 at 8:00am) 123

Theft Arrest

A 41-year-old man is facing several theft charges after an incident Thursday afternoon.

At approximately 1:00pm on April 23, 2026, officers with the Community F.I.R.S.T. Unit were called to a business in the George Street and Rink Street area about a theft in progress. Upon arrival, officers learned that the suspect had left the store. During a search of the area, officers located a man matching the description given to police and took him into custody.  The items from the business were located and returned. Through investigation it was further learned that the suspect was also wanted in connection with three other theft incidents at another local business in the past two weeks.

As a result, a 41-year-old man was arrested and charged with:

• Theft Under $5000 X4

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, April 24, 2026.

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

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