Peterborough Police Make Arrest Regarding a Business Arson From Thursday

A 26-year-old Peterborough man is facing an arson charge concerning a fire at an outbuilding Thursday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 8:20 a.m., officers arrived at Aylmer Street and King Street to investigate a fire in a shed. When police arrived, Peterborough Fire Services had already extinguished the fire.

No one was injured.

The Ontario Fire Marshal attended the scene Thursday for investigation.

The man was arrested and charged with:

  • Arson – Damage to Property

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 7.

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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