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Whitby teen arrested for role in security car flipping in Peterborough

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Peterborough Police and Trent University investigate ‘unsanctioned’ homecoming parties and acts of mischief
It's a tradition in Peterborough - Homecoming and the Head of the Trent Regatta weekend. But those celebrations and festivities got out of hand near the city's downtown core on Saturday. And now the university and police are investigating. Mark Giunta reports – Oct 3, 2022

A Whitby, Ont., man is facing a mischief charge in connection with flipping of a security vehicle last weekend in Peterborough.

According to the Peterborough Police Service, the incident occurred during an off-campus party on London St., coinciding with the Trent University Homecoming and the Head of the Trent Regatta last weekend.

Police say on Friday the accused attended Peterborough police Headquarters and turned himself in.

An 18-year-old Whitby man was arrested and charged with mischief over $5,000.

The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on Oct. 26.

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Police and Trent University continue to investigate and say they are working to identify more individuals in connection with this incident and others.

“Those involved are encouraged to consider turning themselves in,” police stated.

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough police at 705-876-1122 ext 555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca

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