Media Release for Friday, March 3, 2023

Calls for Service
(March 2 at 8:00am – March 3 at 8:00am) 95

Assault Suspect Sought – Update

Peterborough Police Service has made an arrest in connection with an incident at a convenience store in the Monaghan Road and Chamberlain Street area last month (Monday, February 20, 2023). 

On Thursday, March 2, 2023, following an investigation, officers with the Criminal Investigations Unit arrested a 17-year-old male and charged him with:

• Pointing a firearm
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Firearm - Use while committing an offence
• Assault with a weapon
• Fail to comply with sentence order

The accused is currently bound by a sentence order with the following conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour and to not possess any weapon as defined by the Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court on March 3, 2023.

Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act the name of a young person cannot be released

Original Release:

https://www.peterboroughpolice.com/en/news/media-release-for-tuesday-february-21-2023.aspx

Fraud Attempt

The Peterborough Police Service is warning the residents and business owners about another scam. 

Recently a local business reported they had received a call from someone claiming to be from Hydro One, that several payments had not been received and that the business’ power was going to be cut if a payment wasn’t made. The caller asked payment was to be made at a different location and stated that it could not be done over the phone.  The business owner became suspicious, called Hydro One directly and discovered this was a scam.  No money was exchanged.

Tips to Avoid Frauds/Scams:

DO:

✔️ Take the time to check the story; be suspicious of an urgent call to action

✔️ Discuss what you’re being asked to do with someone else

✔️ Be suspicious of unsolicited calls or messages – if you receive one hang up or delete the message without opening it

DO NOT: 

❌ Do not send money if you’re not sure

❌ Do not share any type of personal/business information over the phone, through electronic messages such as email or text if you’re not sure

More information on how to safe from frauds – www.peterboroughpolice.com/fraud