Media Release for Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Calls for Service:
(June 2 at 8:00am – June 3 at 8:00am) 137

Scam Warning

The Peterborough Police Service has received several reports about a scam by people responding to private car sales.

Between January and the end of May, there have been online reports detailing the same situation connected to private online car sales.  In each case, one of the potential buyers speaks to the seller and while distracted, two others with buyer create damage to the vehicle, such as making it look like oil is leaking or oil is coming from the exhaust in an effort to buy the vehicle at a cheaper price.  

The suspects have been responding to ads placed on Facebook Marketplace. 

Please be aware of this scam and take extra precautions. 

If you believe it is a scam, you can report online at www.peterboroughpolice.ca/online-reporting

If you are in danger or it is an emergency, please call 9-1-1.

Failure to Comply and Warrant Arrest

Two people are facing charges after Peterborough Police officers responded to an unwanted person call for service Tuesday evening.

At approximately 7:30pm on June 2, 2026, officers were called to a residence in the Weller Street and Wallis Drive area about two unwanted people.

Upon arrival, officers located a man and a woman in the backyard. During a search after arrest, officers seized 1.2 grams of Fentanyl and .6 grams of cocaine. 

As a result of the investigation:

A 31-year-old Peterborough woman wanted on warrant for allegation of breach of Condition Sentence Order was taken into custody on the strength of the warrant.

A 39-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Other Drugs - Fentanyl
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Other Drugs - Crack Cocaine

The accused is currently bound by a release order with the following conditions: to reside in a different community and to remain in the residence at all times.

Both accused are being held in custody and will appear in court today, June 3, 2026.

Help Identify

The Peterborough Police Service continues to seek assistance from the public to identify individuals in connection with criminal activity in the City of Peterborough, Village of Lakefield and Township of Cavan-Monaghan. 

Today, an additional six bulletins are being posted for identification of individuals connected to incidents of high value theft, shoplifting, fraud, and commercial break and enter from March 2026, April 2026 and May 2026.

Check out: www.peterboroughpolice.ca/learn/help-identify

If you have any information of the identity or whereabouts of these individuals, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca  

Do not approach, take pictures or follow them. Do not confront or attempt to apprehend anyone.

Bulletins will be removed automatically from the webpage after 30 days.

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