Two Teens Arrested On Alleged Robbery and Possession of Replica Guns and Bear Spray
/Two Peterborough teens are facing multiple charges after an incident early Friday morning.
Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.
At approximately 2:30 a.m., officers arrived at a business in the George Street North and Townsend Street area. Several young people had stolen items from the business and fled. Officers searched the area and located two people matching the description given to police, a short distance from the business. Both were taken into custody and searched after arrest. Officers seized two replica handguns and a can of bear spray.
As a result of the investigation,
A 15-year-old Peterborough male is charged with:
Carrying concealed weapon x2
Failure to comply with release order
Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
The accused is currently bound by a weapons prohibition order with the following conditions: not possessing any firearm or weapon as defined under the Criminal Code.
The accused is currently bound by a curfew under a release order.
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 22.
A 16-year-old Peterborough male is charged with:
Carrying concealed weapon
Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
