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Media Release for Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Calls for Service:
(July 1 at 8:00am – July 2 at 8:00am) 92

Stolen Vehicles

Officers with the Peterborough Police Service are investigating after two thefts of Toyota vehicles were reported.

The vehicles were taken between 4:00am and 5:00am on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.  One vehicle was taken from the driveway of a residence in the Cunningham Boulevard and Armour Road area and the second from the Clancy Crescent and Spillsbury Drive area.  In both cases, broken glass was located in the driveways where...

Peterborough Police Service Enhances Online Reporting Portal for a Safer Community

Today, Monday, June 30, 2025, the Peterborough Police Service is rolling out a significant upgrade to its online reporting portal. The new system and partnership with Canadian-owned Rubicon, will enhance how non-emergency crimes such as property theft, vandalism, and dangerous driving are reported in Peterborough, making it easier, faster, and more efficient for residents to contribute to community safety.

Upgrading Online Incident Reporting:  A Modernized Approach

This enhanced system builds on...

Media Release for Monday, June 30, 2025

Calls for Service:
(June 27 at 8:00am – June 28 at 8:00am) 142
(June 28 at 8:00am – June 29 at 8:00am) 97
(June 29 at 8:00am – June 30 at 8:00am) 85

Aggravated Assault Arrest

A 36-year-old Peterborough has been charged in connection with an incident early Saturday morning.

At approximately 2:00am on June 28, 2025, officers were called to the area of Simcoe Street and Water Street about a disturbance.  Upon arrival, officers learned there had been a verbal dispute between two men and one of the men...

Media Release for Thursday, June 26, 2025

Public Safety Notice

The Peterborough Police Service is issuing a public warning after the release of a Peterborough man. 

42-year-old Adam Packer of Peterborough is being released after serving his sentence for two robberies in 2022 and 2023.  Packer is well-known in the Peterborough community as much of his interactions involve approaching elderly or vulnerable people while they are in their vehicle and aggressively demanding money. Images and details of his actions were often posted by...

Media Release for Friday, June 20, 2025

Calls for Service:
(June 19 at 8:00am – June 20 at 8:00am) 108

Robbery Arrests

Two young people are facing charges after an incident Thursday afternoon.

At approximately 5:30pm on June 19, 2025, officers were called to the area of Chamberlain Street and Western Avenue about a street level robbery.  Upon arrival, officers learned that the 14-year-old victim had been approached by two males on bicycles who grabbed the victim’s phone, backpack and sweater before fleeing the area.  A short time later,...