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Peterborough teen accused of credit card theft, fraud

A Peterborough man faces multiple charges of credit card fraud. The Canadian Press file

A Peterborough teenager faces credit card fraud charges following a reported break and enter in September.

Peterborough Police Service say on Sept. 6, a wallet containing a credit card was reported stolen following a break and enter at a Bethune Street garage.

An investigation revealed that the stolen credit card was used on four separate occasions.

Police identified a suspect and issued a warrant for an arrest.

On Wednesday, the suspect was located and arrested.

Lincoln Harris, 18, of Peterborough was charged with four counts of unauthorized use of a credit card and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

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He was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on Nov. 18.

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