The Community FIRST Unit made six arrests in connection with six different shoplifting incidents in Peterborough Wednesday.
A 52-year-old Township of Cavan-Monaghan man was arrested twice for two different incidents at businesses on Charlotte Street and Lansdowne Street. The first incident happened around 2:10pm and the second around 5:15pm, on August 21, 2024.
The accused was charged with:
- Theft Under $5000 X2
The accused was released on an undertaking in the first instance and held in custody after the second incident. He will appear in court today, August 22, 2024.
A 47-year-old Peterborough man was arrested just after 2:00pm after a business called to report a man attempting to leave the store without purchasing items. Officers arrived and were able to take the man into custody. It was further learned that the accused was also wanted on a warrant in another jurisdiction.
As a result, a 47-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
- Theft Under $5000
The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court October 1, 2024.
A 62-year-old Peterborough woman was taken into custody by loss prevention officers at a business on Lansdowne Street about 5:45pm on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Upon arrival, officers with Community FIRST unit learned the woman had left the store without paying for several items.
As a result, a 62-year-old Peterborough woman was arrested and charged the 62-year-old Peterborough woman with:
- Theft Under $5000
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court October 1, 2024.
A 41-year-old Peterborough man was taken into custody after loss prevention officers spotted the male select a duffle bag from the store and begin putting items inside it and leaving without making an attempt to pay. They were able to take the male into custody and turn him over to Peterborough Police.
As a result, a 41-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
- Theft Under $5000
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court October 1, 2024.
A 27-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident at a local business. At approximately 8:40pm on August 21, 2024, officers with the Community FIRST unit responded to a call for service about a male concealing items. When the male left the store, he was taken into custody.
As a result, a 27-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
- Theft Under $5000
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
The accused is currently bound by a probation order with the following conditions: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court October 1, 2024.
In each case the items were recovered. In total, just over $1000 in product was returned.
Peterborough Police Service would like to thank the Loss Prevention Officers who assisted.
Author: Pete Fisher
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