Two Peterborough residents are facing theft charges after an incident involving a not-for-profit organization on Friday afternoon.
According to the Peterborough Police Service, around 3:15 p.m., officers were informed of a theft of cheques from a not-for-profit group and were provided information about two suspects.
Around 8 p.m., officers responded to information about the two suspects, a woman and a man, being spotted in the area of Simcoe and Aylmer streets. Police allege the man attempted to flee but was apprehended after a short foot pursuit.
Alexander Voicey, 30, and Alisha Newell-Breen, 22, were arrested and each charged with theft over $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
Voicey was also charged with resisting a peace officer and failure to comply with a probation order to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.
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Both were released on undertakings and are scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on June 16, police said Monday.
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