Port Hope man barricades himself in hotel room to avoid arrest: police

A Port Hope man is facing several charges following a theft investigation in that city on Friday.

Port Hope Police Service say they received information about a man who was wanted on a surety warrant. It was also alleged the man stole a digital camera from the residence of his surety and attempted to sell it at a store in Cobourg.

On Sunday, police say they received information the suspect was spotted at the Comfort Inn in the Town of Cobourg.

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Police attended and located the suspect in room where he allegedly ran and locked himself in a bathroom.

Police say they eventually were able to negotiate with the man to surrender peacefully.

Cody Puffer, 29, of Port Hope, was arrested and charged with being unlawfully in a dwelling, theft under $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime and two counts of failing to comply with a recognizance.

He was held in custody for a show cause hearing, police said.

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