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Peterborough woman accused of stealing electronics, jewelry from home

Peterborough police have arrested a woman for break and enter on the weekend. Global News

A Peterborough woman has been arrested and charged following a weekend residential break-in.

Peterborough Police Service say sometime between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Saturday, a person broke into a Edinburgh Street residence through an insecure window. Once inside, the person allegedly stole items including a PlayStation 4 gaming system and numerous games, a laptop computer and charger, and jewelry.

Through the investigation, a suspect was identified. Police say the suspect and the victim know each other.

On Sunday, officers located the suspect at a residence where she was placed under arrest.

Rachel Lynn McEwen, 23, of Denne Crescent, Peterborough, is charged with break and enter.

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She was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 7.

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