Cobourg Police – Shoplifting Arrest

In Police Blotter

On Tuesday, September 15th, at 9:38 pm, police were dispatched to a store in the northwest area of the Town of Cobourg for a shoplifter in progress call.

The complainant advised that a man was in the store concealing items in his backpack.

As a result of police investigation, Peter CORTESIS, a 34-year-old male from the Town of Cobourg, was arrested and charged with:

1. Theft Under $5000 – Contrary to Section 334(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada

2. Possession Under $5000 – Contrary to Section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada

The accused was released on an appearance notice with a future court date and a trespass notice to the store.

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

Join Our Newsletter!

Want to keep up to date on news and events in Northumberland? Subscribe to newsletter!

You may also read!

Library Opens New Branch in Cold Springs

Deputy Mayor Larry Williamson praised the soft launch of a new library branch in Cold Springs at Hamilton Township’s

Read More...

Northumberland OPP – Incidents Include Impaired, Fail to Comply, Assault, Mischief (Names Released)

Members from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a range of incidents over the

Read More...

Cobourg Police – Incidents Include Mischief, Outstanding Warrant, x3 Fail to Comply, Cause Disturbance (No Names Released)

A 26-year-old Cobourg woman has been charged with mischief after police responded to a report from a downtown business. On

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu