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Poppy donation box among items stolen from Peterborough business: police

Peterborough police say a poppy donation box was reportedly stolen from a local business over the weekend. Global News

A poppy donation box was among the items reported stolen following a weekend break-in at a Peterborough business, according to police.

The Peterborough Police Service alleges an unknown person broke into a Lansdowne Street West business sometime between 9:30 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. on Sunday.

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The suspect allegedly stole a poppy donation box and an animal welfare donation box, both containing an unknown amount of cash, police say.

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An article of clothing was also reportedly stolen.

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Police did not release the name of the business.

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Anyone with information is asked to call police at 705-876-1122 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or online.

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