Peterborough Police Make Six Arrests From All Separate Shoplifting Incidents

The Community FIRST Unit made six arrests concerning six different shoplifting incidents in Peterborough on Wednesday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

A 52-year-old Township of Cavan-Monaghan man was arrested twice for two different incidents at businesses on Charlotte Street and Lansdowne Street.  The first incident happened around 2:10pm and the second around 5:15 p.m.

The accused was charged with:

  • Theft Under $5000 X2

The accused was released on an undertaking in the first instance and held in custody after the second incident.  He will appear in court on Thursday.

A 47-year-old Peterborough man was arrested just after 2 p.m. after a business called to report a man attempting to leave the store without purchasing items.  Officers arrived and were able to take the man into custody.  Further, the accused was also wanted on a warrant in another jurisdiction.

The accused was arrested and charged with:

  • Theft Under $5000

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 1.

A 62-year-old Peterborough woman was taken into custody by loss prevention officers at a business on Lansdowne Street about 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Upon arrival, officers with Community FIRST unit learned the woman had left the store without paying for several items. 

As a result, a 62-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested and charged the 62-year-old Peterborough woman with:

  • Theft Under $5000

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 1.

A 41-year-old Peterborough man was taken into custody after loss prevention officers spotted him select a duffle bag from the store, begin putting items inside it, and leave without making an attempt to pay. They were able to take the male into custody and turn him over to Peterborough Police.

As a result, a 41-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

  • Theft Under $5000

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 1. 

A 27-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident at a local business.  At approximately 8:40 p.m., officers with the Community FIRST unit responded to a call for service about a male concealing items. When the male left the store, he was taken into custody.

As a result, a 27-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

  • Theft Under $5000

  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused is currently bound by a probation order with the following conditions: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 1.

In each case, the items were recovered. In total, just over $1000 in products were returned.  

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