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.
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“There is no known threat to public safety.”
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.