Peterborough man charged with robbery at Lansdowne Street business: police

A Peterborough man has been charged with robbery following an altercation at a business on Sunday night.

Peterborough Police Service allege that around 9:30 p.m., a man entered a business near the intersection of Lansdowne St. West and The Parkway and threatened an employee while demanding money.

The suspect left the business without any money.

Officers located a suspect in the area.

Larry Eskins, 47 of Peterborough, was charged robbery and failing to comply with a probation order to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

He was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on Oct. 13, police said Monday.

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