A suspect is being sought after $19,000 worth of jewelry was reported stolen from a store at Lansdowne Place mall in Peterborough early Monday.
According to the Peterborough Police Service, around 6 a.m., officers responded to an alarm call at the mall. Police determined a male broke into the mall and then broke into a jewelry store, where he removed $19,000 worth of items.
Police say the following items were reported stolen:
- 83 silver necklaces, including several with intricate detailing
- 19 Citizen brand watches (men’s and women’s)
- $200 cash
Surveillance video shows a male suspect on a bicycle last seen heading eastbound on Lansdowne Street. The suspect is described as wearing a black sweater with red and white lettering, grey pants, black shoes, a black hat and a black face covering, and was carrying a backpack.
Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police Service’s crime line at 705-876-1122 ext. 555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca.