A Peterborough, Ont., man faces a robbery charge following an incident in the Millennium Park area in the downtown core on Friday.
According to the Peterborough Police Service, around 4:30 p.m., officers were informed that a man had approached an elderly man and demanded money. The suspect then took the man’s fanny pack before being chased off by a bystander.
Police say the suspect was located on Saturday and arrested.
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The 27-year-old Peterborough man was charged with robbery with theft and failure to comply with a probation order to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.
The accused was held in custody and appeared in court later Saturday.
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