A 52-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges of sexual assault and sexual interference on a child after an investigation on Thursday.
On Thursday, February 5, 2026, officers were made aware of a 14-year-old girl who had not disclosed her whereabouts to her family. The family had concerns for the safety of the girl after finding conversations between the 52-year-old man and 14-year-old girl.
During the investigation, officers attended various addresses in attempts to locate both parties.
As a result of the investigation, the 14-year-old was located inside a residence with the accused.
The 52-year-old man was arrested and charged with:
Sexual Interference
Sexual Assault on a Person Under 16 Years Old
Luring a Person Under 16 Year Old
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, February 6, 2026.
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