Peterborough Crime

• Ontario man facing 11 charges following child luring investigation

  Photos of the suspect have been released by police as investigators say there may be other victims and some incidents may not have been reported to police. 

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  Jul 27
  
• Shooting in Peterborough sends 1 to Toronto hospital: police

  Police say a shooting occurred inside a residence on George St. N. on Sunday afternoon, sending one person to a Toronto hospital.

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  Mar 9
  
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• Jury acquits Ontario store clerk of assault on bat-wielding robber

  A store clerk in Peterborough was charged with aggravated assault in January 2024 after a man with a bat attempted to rob the store. The clerk argued he acted in self-defence.

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  Feb 12
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• Peterborough store clerk testifies in own defence at robber assault trial

  A Circle K store clerk took the stand in court where he faces a charge of aggravated assault after he took control of a bat used by a robber.

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  Feb 5
• Drugs seized, 4 arrested at gunpoint in Peterborough: police

  Police drew their guns and arrested four people in a vehicle following a traffic stop on Sunday evening. Police located drugs and drug paraphernalia.

  Crime

  Jul 15, 2024
• Peterborough man assaults, forcibly confines partner: police

  A man reportedly struck a woman and locked a door to prevent her from leaving. Police say he was found at the home when officers arrived at the scene.

  Crime

  Jul 12, 2024
• Break-in forces Right to Heal’s community kitchen to close

  The community kitchen at Right to Heal was broken into overnight Monday. The kitchen is dubbed as a "place of gathering to nourish the mind, body and soul."

  Crime

  Jul 9, 2024
• Peterborough man charged with 2 counts of attempted murder in intimate partner violence case

  Emergency crews initially responded to a report of gunshots at the Brock Towers apartment building on Saturday night. A man was later arrested on two counts of attempted murder.

  Crime

  Jul 7, 2024
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• Girl arrested after trying to rob Peterborough store twice in 2 days: police

  Police say a girl was involved in two robbery incidents at the same store in as many days. She was located in the basement of the building early Friday.

  Crime

  Jul 5, 2024
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• Peterborough police seek man for indecent act at public park

  Two residents reported an older man was publicly masturbating at the Kawartha Heights Park on July 4.

  Crime

  Jul 5, 2024