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Police seek 2 suspects after street-level robbery in Peterborough

Peterborough police are looking for two suspects after a reported street-level robbery on Hunter Street early Aug. 25, 2023. Peterborough Police Service

Police are seeking two suspects following a reported street-level robbery in Peterborough early Friday.

According to the Peterborough Police Service, around 1 a.m., officers on general patrol were informed of a robbery in the area of Stewart and King streets.

Police learned the victim was walking on Hunter Street near Aylmer Street when he was first approached by a woman requesting a cigarette. Police say a man on a bike arrived and brandished a knife at the victim. The man and woman took the victim’s wallet and cellphone and fled the area.

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The woman is described as having a slim build and long blond or brown hair.

The man is believed to be in his mid-30s and had a goatee. He was wearing a blue sweater and hat.

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Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the Peterborough police crime line at 705-876-1122 ext. 555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at stopcrimehere.ca.

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