Peterborough: Youth Charged After Stolen Vehicle Found at Mall

A 15-year-old is facing charges after police found a vehicle stolen from Oshawa in a Peterborough mall parking lot on Nov. 3, 2026. Peterborough police said officers arrested the youth and seized a knife during a search.

Police said they learned at about 3:50 p.m. that the stolen vehicle was being driven in Peterborough. Officers found it in the Lansdowne Place Mall parking lot just before 5 p.m.

Members of the Emergency Response Team took the teenager into custody, according to police. The vehicle was towed, and its owner was notified that it had been recovered.

Charges and court appearance

The youth was charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and three counts of failing to comply with a sentence, police said. The charges have not been proven in court.

Police said the youth was bound by three sentence orders that included restrictions on driving and possessing weapons. They also said he has previous convictions, including three for vehicle theft, and is before the court on seven other charges.

According to police, he is wanted in several other jurisdictions in connection with vehicle thefts, gas drive-offs and multiple vehicle pursuits.

The youth was being held in custody and was scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 4, 2026, police said.