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Man found with stolen TV from Peterborough apartment: police

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An arrest has been made in connection with a break-in at an apartment in Peterborough, Ont., early Monday.

The Peterborough Police Service reported multiple break-ins over the weekend, including one at an apartment in the area of Sherbrooke Street and Goodfellow Road sometime between 1 a.m. to 2 a.m. Several items, including a television and computer, were reported stolen.

Police say around 10:30 a.m. Monday, an officer on patrol in the area of Charlotte and Aylmer streets spotted a man at the back of a building with a television matching the description of the one stolen.

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The man was taken into custody and a search discovered he was also in possession of other stolen property and identification cards belonging to the victims.

A 24-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with breaking and entering, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, and failing to comply with a probation order to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

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He was held in custody and was scheduled to appear in court later Monday, police said.

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