A Peterborough man has been arrested following a reported bank robbery in downtown Peterborough on Wednesday morning.
According to the Peterborough Police Service, at around 10 a.m. officers responded to a robbery at Scotiabank on Hunter Street West.
“Officers were dispatched to the scene and an arrest was made very shortly after. The person is currently in custody,” police stated.
“There is no known threat to public safety.”
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As a result of the investigation, John Frederick Booth, 45, of Brealey Drive, was arrested and charged with robbery with theft and failure to comply with a probation order.
The accused was held in custody and will appear in court in Peterborough on Wednesday.
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