Media Release for Friday, March 27, 2026

Calls for Service:
(March 26 at 8:00am – March 27 at 8:00am) 113

Theft/Warrant Arrest

A 46-year-old Peterborough woman wanted on warrants is facing new charges after an incident Thursday afternoon.

At approximately 4:30pm on March 26, 2026, officers with the Community F.I.R.S.T Unit were called to a theft in progress at a business in the Charlotte Street and Aylmer Street area. Upon arrival, officers located a woman matching the description given to police outside the business. During the investigation it was learned that the woman was wanted for theft under $5000, failing to comply with probation order and failing to attend for fingerprints.

As a result, a 46-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested on the strength of the warrants and further charged with:

• Theft Under $5000
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused is currently bound by a probation order with the following condition: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, March 27, 2026.

Motor Vehicle Collision

The driver of a GO Bus was charged under the Highway Traffic Act for Careless Driving after a collision with a vehicle.

The collision happened around 9:55pm on March 26, 2026, at the intersection of High Street and Lansdowne Street. There were about 20 passengers on the bus and a driver in the second vehicle. No one was injured.

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

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