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Arrest made in robbery at Peterborough convenience store

Peterborough police arrested a suspect in a robbery at a convenience store on Tuesday night. Peterborough Police Service

A Peterborough man is facing charges after an incident at a convenience store Tuesday night.

According to the Peterborough Police Service, around 11:15 p.m., officers were called to the store in the area McDonnel and Aylmer streets regarding a man causing a disturbance inside the business.

When officers arrived, the suspect had already fled the scene.

After a short foot pursuit, officers located the suspect hiding in a yard and made the arrest.

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Zachary Shibley, 23, of Peterborough, was arrested and charged with robbery with theft.

During the arrest, the suspect failed to properly identify himself and was further charged with obstructing a police officer.

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He was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on Wednesday, police said.

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