Peterborough Police Seeking Suspect Who Assaulted and Robbed a Woman On the Street

The Peterborough Police Service is seeking a man who committed a street-level robbery and assault on a woman on Thursday night.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 9:45 p.m., officers were called to the Romaine Street and Park Street North area. A 30-year-old woman had been walking on the path when a man tried to grab her backpack. A struggle ensued and the woman was punched in the face. A passing vehicle stopped to help and the suspect ran southbound on the path.

The suspect was described to police as:

  • While male, approximately 5'10"

  • Thin face with sunken cheeks

  • Black hoodie

  • Dark track pants

  • Small backpack

  • Black Ball Cap

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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