Peterborough Police – Twelve and Fourteen-Year-Old Charged with Arson and Break and Enter

In Police Blotter

Officers with the Peterborough Police Service have identified three people in connection with a series of break and enters at a construction site recently.

At approximately 9:50 pm on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, officers were called to the site on Deline Street about young people on the property trying to set a fire. Upon arrival, officers located and arrested two males. Through investigation a third male was identified and arrested, and it was determined, these youths were also involved in two other incidents (April 11 and April 20) at the same construction site.

Original Release: https://www.peterboroughpolice.com/en/news/media-release-for-tuesday-april-22-2025.aspx

As a result of the investigation,

A 12-year-old Peterborough male was arrested and charged with:

Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence – mischief X3
Arson – Damage to Property
The accused was released on a youth undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court June 9, 2025.

A 14-year-old Peterborough male was arrested and charged with:

Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence – mischief X3
Arson – Damage to Property
Obstruct Peace Officer (providing a false name)
The accused was released on a youth undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court, June 9, 2025.

A 16-year-old Peterborough male was arrested and charged with:

Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence – mischief X3
Arson – Damage to Property
The accused was released on a youth undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court June 9, 2025.

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