Peterborough Teenager Faces Several Charges After Robbing a Man With a Pellet Gun

A 14-year-old Peterborough male is facing several charges after incidents Saturday night.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Officers were notified about incidents the previous day in which the window of a vehicle was shot out and a man was robbed at gunpoint in the Sherbrooke Street and George Street area on Sunday. 

They located the suspect at a residence in the Ashburnham Drive and Maria Street area and took him into custody at gunpoint. Upon a search after arrest, a pellet gun was located along with a knife in a backpack.

The teen was arrested and charged with:

• Robbery using Firearm (Restricted or Prohibited)

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

• Pointing a Firearm

• Failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court X3

The accused is currently on a release order with the following conditions: to reside with their surety every night, to not possess any weapons as defined by the Criminal Code and to not possess any knives.

The accused was held in custody and appeared in court on Monday.

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