News - Peterborough Police

Media Release for Thursday, July 4, 2024

Posted on Thursday, July 04, 2024 11:58 AM

Calls for Service:
(July 3 at 8:00am – July 4 at 8:00am) 103

Robbery Suspect Sought

The Peterborough Police Service is looking a robbery suspect after an incident early Thursday morning.

At approximately 3:45am on July 4, 2024, police were called by employees to the business in the McDonnel Street and Aylmer Steet area. Upon arrival, officers learned that a woman brandishing a knife entered the store demanded cash from the employee, then left the store on foot with the cash, several gift cards,...

Further to Media Release for Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Posted on Tuesday, July 02, 2024 02:30 PM

Criminal Harassment/Hate Crime Arrest

A 48-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges in connection with an incident early Friday morning.

At approximately 1:40am on June 28, 2024, officers were called about a man with a pride flag screaming homophobic slurs outside of a building toward an apartment. The man was then spotted burning the flag and when confronted went back to his residence.

The complainant called back with more information around 8:00pm that day, and officers attended the...

Media Release for Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Posted on Tuesday, July 02, 2024 10:52 AM

Calls for Service:
(June 28 at 8:00am – June 29 at 8:00am) 137
(June 29 at 8:00am – June 30 at 8:00am) 117
(June 30 at 8:00am – July 1 at 8:00am) 90
(July 1 at 8:00am – July 2 at 8:00am) 77

Water Search – Update

The body of a 23-year-old Peterborough man who went into the water Monday evening has been recovered by the OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit.

Next of kin have been notified and the incident is now a Coroner’s Investigation.

Thank you to the public for their help and patience during this...

Media Release for Thursday, June 27, 2024

Posted on Thursday, June 27, 2024 09:18 AM

Calls for Service:
(June 26 at 8:00am – June 27 at 8:00am) 75

Assault Arrest

A 30-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges in connection with a domestic assault.

On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, officers were made aware of an incident involving a male and a female in which the female was pushed and choked during an argument. The victim attended Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) for treatment of her injuries.

As a result of the investigation, a 30-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and...

Media Release for Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Posted on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 08:02 AM

Calls for Service:
(June 24 at 8:00am – June 25 at 8:00am) 91

Motor Vehicle Collision – Rubidge Street

The Peterborough Police Service is investigating after a vehicle collided with a house in Peterborough Monday morning.

At approximately 10:15am on June 24, 2024, officers were called to the area of Rubidge Street and Murray Street about a two-vehicle collision. Upon arrival, officers learned that one car had made an unsafe lane change, struck another vehicle which then hit the side of a house. ...