A Peterborough man faces weapon and theft charges following an alleged incident at a liquor store on Friday night.
Peterborough Police Service say shortly before 7 p.m., a man entered a Lansdowne Street store, selected a bottle of liquor off the shelf and then approached the checkout.
Police say the man then allegedly brandished a small kitchen knife and left the store without paying for the merchandise.
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The suspect was quickly located and arrested.
Michael Kenneth Eames, 53, of Lansdowne Street East, is charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and theft under $5,000.
He appeared in weekend and statutory holiday court on Saturday and was released from custody. He’s scheduled to appear in court again on April 19.
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