Peterborough Police Service – Woman Charged After Theft of Purse (No Name Released)
A 66-year-old Douro-Dummer Township woman is facing a charge in connection with a theft incident Sunday night.
The Peterborough Police Service received an online report about the incident Sunday evening in which the victim reported they had forgotten her purse at a Peterborough restaurant and when they returned to retrieve it was gone. The unknown couple at the table indicated they hadn’t seen it.
The Service then received a call for service Monday morning after a public appeal by the victim lead to a potential identification. Officers with the Community F.I.R.S.T. Unit reviewed video footage from the business, verified the identity of the woman, attended her residence, and took her into custody.
As a result of the investigation, a 66-year-old Douro-Dummer Township woman was arrested and charged with:
- Theft Under $5000
The accused was released on an undertaking with conditions and is scheduled to appear in court, February 2, 2027.
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