Media Release for Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Calls for Service:
(Oct 25 at 8:00am - Oct 26 at 8:00am) 113

Theft Arrest

A 36-year-old Peterborough man is facing multiple charges in connection with almost a dozen retail theft incidents after an investigation by the Community F.I.R.S.T. Unit.

During the course of the investigation which included review of calls for service as well as online reports, officers were able to identify a suspect and requested a warrant.  At approximately 5:30pm on Monday, October 26, 2026, the officers with Community F.I.R.S.T. located the man in the Monaghan Road and Lansdowne Street West area and took him into custody.  The theft incidents happened between August 9, 2026, and October 25, 2026, at three different retail stores.  In all, the value of the items was just over $4,400.00.

As a result of the investigation, a 36-year-old Peterborough man was arrested on the strength of the warrant and further charged with:

• Theft Under $5000 X11
• Failure to comply with a Probation Order X11

The accused is currently bound by a probation order with the following conditions: to remain off the property of two of the businesses involved and to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

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

What is Community F.I.R.S.T.?

The Community F.I.R.S.T. Unit was formed in January 2024 after hearing from our community about an increase in property crimes. The Unit is staffed with four sworn officers who respond to property-related calls for services, liaise with businesses and residents and complete proactive patrols. 

Since its inception, the officers have:

• responded to 9,111 calls for service
• made 1,590 arrests
• executed 840 warrants
• recovered over $123,000 in property. 
• 46.52% of calls are in the downtown area
• 78.49% citizen-generated  

Police Chief Stuart Betts provides the Police Service Board with quarterly updates on the progress of the program.

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