Peterborough police are investigating a string of recent break-ins and thefts at businesses over the past few days.
According to the Peterborough Police Service, in one incident, a business on Rye Street near Webber Avenue was broken into around 9:30 a.m. on Sunday. Police say approximately $20,000 worth of wire was stolen from a locked storage container.
The suspects’ vehicle is believed to be an older model white GMC Savana van with no licence plates. The vehicle has damage to the rear bumper on the passenger side.
Building rummaged
A business owner reported that the business in the area of Lansdowne Street and Goodfellow Road was broken into sometime between April 13 and April 25. Police say the building was rummaged through and some items were taken but did not provide specifics.
Discovery in parking lot
Around 5 a.m. Sunday, police on patrol in the area of Lansdowne and Sherburne streets came across a basket containing electrical cords and wires that may have come from a business in the area.