Peterborough man charged after 2 reported thefts at same store
A 35-year-old Peterborough man faces six charges after two reported thefts at a store near Chemong Road and Milroy Drive, police said.
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A 35-year-old Peterborough man is facing six charges in connection with two reported thefts at the same store, police said. He was arrested on November 12, 2026, after an officer spotted him while on patrol.
The Peterborough Police Service said the store is in the area of Chemong Road and Milroy Drive. The two thefts were reported on Monday, November 9, and Wednesday, November 11. Both reports involved the same business.
According to police, a man entered the store, selected items and left without paying in each of the reported incidents. The man arrested on November 12 was wanted in connection with both incidents, police said.
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An officer on general patrol spotted him at approximately 3:30 p.m. that day. He was then taken into custody without incident, according to the police account of the arrest.
Charges and court appearance
Following the investigation into the two reports, police charged the Peterborough man with two counts of theft under $5,000 and four counts of failing to comply with probation.
Police said the accused was being held in custody and was scheduled to appear in court on November 13, 2026, the day after his arrest.
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This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Official source: Peterborough Police Service
