A Peterborough man is facing charges after items, including bank cards and a cellphone, were reported stolen from a vehicle parked at a convenience store on Thursday morning.
Police say a man stopped at a Hunter Street East convenience store around 6:45 a.m. to ask for directions regarding a delivery he was making. He continued on until police say he discovered items, including a wallet, cellphone and banking cards, were missing from the vehicle.
The driver returned to the store, where he claims he saw a male suspect who began running, police say. The man and a bystander reportedly began chasing the suspect.
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According to police, the bystander eventually apprehended the suspect.
Officers arrived at the scene, and during their investigation, the suspect was allegedly found in possession of the man’s bank card.
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Stephen Jan Schoenmaker, 35, of Murray Street in Peterborough, was arrested and charged with possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
The accused was held in custody and appeared in court later Thursday in Peterborough.
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