Media Release for Monday, May 1, 2023

Calls for Service
(April 28 at 8:00am – April 29 at 8:00am) 86
(April 29 at 8:00am – April 30 at 8:00am) 86
(April 30 at 8:00am – May 1 at 8:00am) 62 

Robbery/Carjacking Suspect Sought

Peterborough Police continue to search for a vehicle after a robbery and carjacking Sunday morning.

At approximately 7:45am on April 30, 2023, officers were called to a parking lot in the Lansdowne Street and The Parkway after a woman reported her vehicle was stolen from her at knifepoint.  The victim did not require medical attention.

Officers spotted the vehicle on The Parkway and pursued it onto the 115 where the vehicle exited the highway and continued north on Highway 7.  Officers were unable to safely deploy a spike belt before the vehicle turned onto Lansdowne Street at a high rate of speed and headed back toward the City of Peterborough.  The pursuit was then called off for safety reasons. 

Through investigation officers identified a pick-up truck the suspect had exited in the parking lot and learned that it was reported stolen in Kingston on Saturday evening.

The suspect is described to police as:

• White male
• 20-30 years old
• 200+ lbs.
• 5’9” to 5’11”
• Balding, light brown, short  
• Unshaven
• Wearing: large white t-shirt, dark pants

The vehicle is described to police as:

• 2010 Toyota Corolla
• Black
• 4-Door
• BNEJ 017

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca

Stabbing Arrest

A 16-year-old Peterborough male is facing charges in connection with a stabbing incident Friday afternoon. 

At approximately 4:45pm on April 28, 2023, officers were called to the area of Donegal Street and McDonnel Street.  Upon arrival, officers located a male with stab wounds outside of a residence and further learned a verbal dispute had turned physical between the victim and another male who was known to him. The 17-year-old victim was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.  

Officers searched the area for a suspect but did not locate anyone. 

As a result of investigation, on Sunday, April 30, 2023, officers arrested and charged a 16-year-old male with:

• Aggravated assault
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Fail to comply with release order x2 

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, May 1, 2023.

Sandra Dueck
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217