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Media Release for Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Posted on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 10:45 AM
Calls for Service:
(December 11 at 8:00am – December 12 at 8:00am) 71
Holiday Shopping Safety Tips
The Peterborough Police Service would like everyone to enjoy this festive season.
Here are a few tips:
- If you are out shopping, make sure any purchases or valuables in your vehicle are out of sight.
- Be aware of distraction thefts. This happens when one person distracts you with a question while another takes your valuables such as phones, wallets, or gifts. It can happen in a store or even in a parking...
Further to Media Release for Friday, December 8, 2023
Posted on Friday, December 08, 2023 02:17 PM
Missing Person – Located
Missing 76-year-old female has been located safe. Thank you to the public for your assistance.
Please remove all pictures from circulation.
Sandra Dueck
Corporate Communications Coordinator
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217
Media Release for Friday, December 8, 2023
Posted on Friday, December 08, 2023 09:19 AM
Calls for Service:
(December 7 at 8:00am – December 8 at 8:00am) 71
Aggravated Assault Arrest
A 52-year-old Peterborough man is being held in custody after an incident Thursday afternoon.
At approximately 2:30pm on December 7, 2023, officers were called to a residence in the Stewart Street and Simcoe Street area. Upon arrival, officers found a woman outside and learned a verbal argument had escalated and the victim’s arm had been slashed with a knife. PC Wentworth and K9 Gryphon entered the...
Media Release for Thursday, December 7, 2023
Posted on Thursday, December 07, 2023 11:00 AM
Calls for Service:
(December 6 at 8:00am – December 7 at 8:00am) 69
Stolen Vehicle Arrest
Two young people are facing several charges each after an incident Wednesday morning.
At approximately 10:30am on December 6, 2023, officers were called to a wooded area near Highway 7a and Highway 115 about an abandoned vehicle that had been reported stolen the day before. Upon arrival, officers received information that two people had fled on foot. K9 Gryphon was deployed and conducted a track for just...
Media Release for Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Posted on Wednesday, December 06, 2023 08:17 AM
Calls for Service:
(December 5 at 8:00am – December 6 at 8:00am) 91
Aiding Suicide Arrest
A six-month long investigation has resulted in charges against a 76-year-old Keswick woman.
On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, officers with the Criminal Investigations Unit arrested Margaret Murphy in connection with the death of a 73-year-old woman in May of 2023. The two women were known to each other. It was also learned that during the initial death investigation the suspect provided false information to...