A Peterborough man is facing theft charges after an incident at a Lansdowne Street business on Friday afternoon.
According to the Peterborough Police Service, around 2:10 p.m., officers responded to reports of a theft at the business where a man allegedly removed the security wires from a large-screen television and then took the set from the store without paying.
A loss prevention officer monitored the accused who was located by police a short distance from the business.
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Andrew Schmutzer, 36, of Peterborough, was arrested and charged with theft under $5,000, mischief under $5,000 and breach of probation to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.
He was held in custody and made a court appearance in Peterborough on Saturday.
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