Peterborough Police

• Woman’s body found on Trans-Canada Trail in Peterborough

  Peterborough police closed a section of the Trans-Canada Trail after a woman's body was found in the area early Friday. The death is not considered suspicious.

  Crime

  May 10
  
• Peterborough police, Homeland Security probe leads to child pornography arrest

  The Peterborough Police Service says its six-month investigation involved the service's internet child exploitation unit and the United States Department of Homeland Security.

  Crime

  May 8
  
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• Peterborough police’s Q3 reports violent crime dip, surge in impaired driving, drug offences

  The third-quarter data of 2023 shows Peterborough police investigated four homicides. There were 43 sexual assaults reported during the quarter too.

  Crime

  Dec 8, 2023
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• Peterborough police to launch 4-officer team to tackle property crimes

  The Community-Focused Investigation and Response Support Team will consist of four officers tasked with just investigating property crimes which have risen 28 per cent since 2018.

  Crime

  Nov 16, 2023
• Man arrested for more than dozen thefts from same store in Peterborough, Ont.: police

  Police say a man threatened an employee at a store in the area of George and Shebrooke Streets. He's allegedly connected to over a dozen thefts over an eight-month period.

  Crime

  Sep 29, 2023
• Car crashes through Hakim Optical storefront in Peterborough

  Peterborough police say a vehicle crashed through a window of Hakim Optical on Lansdowne Street on Thursday afternoon.

  Traffic

  Sep 28, 2023
• Mississauga man arrested for robbery in Peterborough: police

  Police say a man threatened store staff, claiming he had a knife, and fled without paying for items. He attempted to return to the store a day later but was not allowed in.

  Crime

  Sep 28, 2023
• Police seek car that fled during traffic stop in Peterborough, Ont.

  Police say the vehicle initially stopped in the area of George Street and Lansdowne Street early Saturday. However, when the officer approached the car, the vehicle sped off. 

  Crime

  Sep 25, 2023
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• Arrest made after antisemitic flyers delivered in Peterborough neighbourhoods

  In May and June, antisemitic pamphlets were found on home properties and in neighbourhoods across the city.

  Crime

  Sep 19, 2023
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• Peterborough County man faces child luring charges following police investigation

  According to the Peterborough Police Service, a month-long investigation led to a serach warrant being executed on Aug. 30 at a residence in Peterborough County.

  Crime

  Sep 6, 2023