Media Release for Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Calls for Service:
(January 15 at 8:00am – January 16 at 8:00am) 67
Possession of Stolen Property Arrest
A 25-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident early Tuesday morning.
At approximately 1:00am on January 16, 2024, an officer on general patrol in the Wolf Street and Park Street area noticed a suspicious vehicle. The ALPR (Automatic License Plate Reader) installed in the police cruiser showed the license plate had been reported stolen. As a result, the officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of McDonnel and Stewart Streets.
A 25-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:
- Possession of stolen property under $5000 (license plate)
As well as:
- Fail to Apply for Permit on Becoming Owner (Highway Traffic Act)
- Use plate not authorized for vehicle (Highway Traffic Act)
The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court February 6, 2024.
Sandra Dueck
Corporate Communications Coordinator
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217