Further to Media Release for Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Calls for Service:
(Dec 1 at 8:00am – Dec 2 at 8:00am) 105

Break & Enter Suspect Sought

The Peterborough Police Service is asking for the public’s help in identifying an individual attempting to break into a downtown restaurant last week.  A second individual is watching the suspect and at this time is considered a person of interest.

At approximately 2:00pm on November 25, 2025, a business owner called police about an incident that had happened around 12:00pm when banging was heard at a side door.  A damaged lock on the door was noticed when the business owner had a moment to investigate a few hours later. The business owner called police and was directed to online reporting.  Officers with the Community F.I.R.S.T Unit followed up with the business owner on Monday, December 1, 2025, and obtained video that a witness had filmed as the incident was happening. 

Pictures and video for assistance.

 Suspect:

• Male
• White
• Wearing a black jacket, black pants, and winter hat with side flaps

Person of Interest:

• Female
• White
• Dark hair
• Wearing red hooded sweater, black hooded sweater, black vest, dark vest

The pair had two black backpacks with them.

At the time of this incident, there was a Peterborough Police Service cruiser in the vicinity. The officers connected to that cruiser were attending a serious mental health call for service inside a building and had not been made aware of the situation as it was unfolding.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Peterborough Police at (705) 876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca 

Video: https://youtu.be/ujSY6y_7sH0  

The Peterborough Police Service is committed to ensuring the safety of all in our community.  If you see a crime in progress or suspicious activity, please reach out through either 9-1-1 or the non-emergency line (705) 876-1122 x 225 or if you see an officer, please approach or flag them down to let them know what’s going on.   

Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217

How to report a crime:
There are several ways to report a crime to the Peterborough Police Service.

• Emergency call 9-1-1
• Non-emergency call 705-876-1122 x225
• Online through the official Online Reporting Portal at  www.peterboroughpolice.com/online-reporting where you can also upload photos and/or video.

Or you can report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.stopcrimehere.ca

Learn more about what is happening in your community through the Community Safety Map.