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Media Release for Friday, March 25, 2022

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Calls for Service:

(Mar. 24 at 8:00am to Mar. 25 at 8:00am) 75

Grandparent Scam

Peterborough Police investigating after another report of the Grandparent Scam. 

The incident happened on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 when a 79-year-old resident received a call from a man indicating he was a lawyer representing their grandson and required money for the grandson’s release.  The victim took out over $5,000 and told officers a man came to pick it up from their residence in the Chemong Road and Wolsely Street area. The victim became suspicious when the lawyer called back asking for more money and called police.

The suspect is described to police as:

  • Male, black
  • Thin
  • Wearing dark pants, black/navy top, mask and a grey toque

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

For more on the Grandparent Scam and how to protect yourself and your loved ones:  https://www.peterboroughpolice.com/en/news/further-to-media-release-for-thursday-march-24-2022.aspx

 

Break and Enter Suspect Sought

Peterborough Police Service is investigating after a reported a break and enter. 

On Thursday, March 24, 2022, a second business in the Sherbrooke Street and George Street area reported a break and enter to police.  The incident is believed to have happened around 4:15am on Saturday, March 19, 2022 when another business in the area was broken into.  Some money and items were taken.

Anyone with information 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

 

 

Sandra Dueck
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217

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