Two Robbery Suspects Being Sought By Peterborough Police In Separate Incidents

The Peterborough Police Service is investigating two separate robberies that occurred on Thursday morning and another in the evening.

At roughly 5:15 a.m., police were called to the business at McDonnel Street and Aylmer Street area. Officers learned that a man had attempted to pay for several items but when the card was declined, he brandished a knife at the clerk and demanded money. The clerk handed over some cash and the suspect fled on a bicycle westbound on McDonnel Street.

The suspect is described as:

  • Approximately 5'10"

  • Male, Caucasian

  • Red “Among Us” long sleeve shirt

  • Black balaclava

  • Headlamp

  • Red and Black scarf

  • Black pants

  • Tattoos by eyes

At roughly 6:45 p.m., officers were called to the Parkhill Road and Water Street business. Police learned that a male had taken the automatic coin register and brandished a knife at employees when they tried to stop him. He fled the scene in a grey van with a female driver. Officers could locate the van a short distance away but the suspect was not there.

The suspect is described as:

  • Male, white

  • 30-40 years old

  • Facial hair

  • Wearing a long white t-shirt, camouflage pants, grey t-shirt wrapped around his head

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

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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