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Peterborough police charge two women after stolen vehicle reported

Two Peterborough women are accused of stealing a vehicle from a Park Street South residence on Tuesday. Peterborough Police Service

Two Peterborough women face theft charges following reports of a stolen vehicle on Tuesday.

Peterborough police say officers responded to reports that two women had allegedly left a Park Street South residence in a stolen vehicle.

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Later Tuesday, the vehicle was located back in the Park Street South area, where officers found the two suspects.

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Rachel McEwen, 23, and Jessica Bright, 29, have each been charged with theft over $5,000.

McEwen was additionally charged with breach of probation.

Both women were held in custody and made scheduled court appearances in Peterborough later Tuesday, police said.

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