Peterborough Police Seek Suspect Who Fled After Attempted Robbery of Downtown Business

The Peterborough Police Service is investigating after a robbery at a Downtown business on Wednesday evening.

At approximately 5:30 p.m., officers were called to a George Street and Hunter Street area business. The woman had entered the store and attempted to leave without paying for items. An altercation ensued and the business owner was punched several times. They owner retrieved the merchandise before the suspect fled the area.

The suspect was described to police as:

  • Black female

  • Approximately 5'4

  • With hair in dreads

  • White pants

  • Black jacket

  • Black boots

  • Black handbag

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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