Peterborough Man Wanted On Warrants Arrested After Using a Stick to Get Into Parking Meters

A 27-year-old Peterborough man wanted on two warrants was arrested Monday afternoon.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 3:40 p.m., general patrol officers in the Charlotte Street and George Street area spotted a man attempting to get into a parking meter with a stick.  When they approached him, they realized he was wanted on warrants for assault and theft under $5,000 as well as failing to comply with an appearance notice. 

The 27-year-old Peterborough man was taken into custody on the strength of the warrants.  He is being held in custody and will appear in court on Tuesday.

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