Peterborough Man Arrested After a Break-and-Enter And Using a Stolen Credit Card

A 48-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges concerning a residential break and enter last month.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

On Aug. 28, an incident occurred at a residence near Weller Street and Monaghan Street. Officers learned that someone had entered the home overnight and taken a purse containing credit cards.

Police learned that one of the cards was used at a Peterborough convenience store and, after an investigation, identified a suspect.

At roughly 6:50 p.m. on Thursday, officers with the Street Crime Unit were in downtown Peterborough and spotted the suspect on a bicycle. He was taken into custody without incident.

The man arrested and charged with:

  • Break, Enter and Commit

  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

  • Use of Credit Card

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court on Friday.

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