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Woman arrested after theft, assault at downtown Peterborough store: police

Peterborough police arrested a woman following a reported theft and assault at a downtown store on March 29, 2023. Peterborough Police Service

A woman is facing a robbery charge following an incident at a downtown store in Peterborough, Ont., on Wednesday.

According to the Peterborough Police Service, around 10 a.m., a loss prevention officer at a business in the area of Brock Street and George Street North contacted police about a woman who had allegedly left the store with unpaid items.

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The woman then punched the security officer in the face when confronted, police said.

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Police searched the area, found the suspect a few blocks away, and arrested her.

The 37-year-old Peterborough woman was charged with robbery with violence.

Police say she was held in custody and made a court appearance later Wednesday.

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