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Stolen Vehicle Recovered
A 26-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident Wednesday evening.
At approximately 7:20pm on June 5, 2024, officers were at Beavermead Park on a call when they noticed a suspicious vehicle. As the vehicle left the parking lot it failed to stop for a red light. Officers activated their emergency lights, and attempted to conduct a traffic stop but the vehicle took off. Officers did not pursue. It was learned that the vehicle had been reported stolen in Lindsay.
A short time later, officers spotted the vehicle again heading west on Lansdowne Street when it ran a second red light at Lock Street, the vehicle turned onto Morrow Street and then Sherburne Street where the driver jumped out of the vehicle and started running through backyards before surrendering to police. The man was taken into custody without incident. During arrest it was further learned that the man was a prohibited driver.
As a result of the investigation, a 26-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
- Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 - in Canada
- Flight from peace officer
- Dangerous operation
- Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
- Red light - fail to stop X2
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, June 6, 2024.
Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communications Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217
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