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Theft Under Arrest
A 36 year old Peterborough woman is facing charges after a theft from a business Wednesday afternoon.
At approximately 4:00pm on Wednesday August 20, 2025, officers with the Community FIRST Unit were dispatched to a business in the area of Charlotte Street and Aylmer Street for a theft in progress. Officers attended the location and found a woman matching the description given to police a short distance away. The officers took the woman into custody, and recovered the reported items taken from the store. During the investigation it was learned that the woman is currently bound by a Probation Order with conditions not to attend the location, as well as keep the peace and be of good behaviour.
As a result, a 36-year-old Peterborough women was arrested and charged with:
- Theft under $5000
- Fail to comply with probation order
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, August 21, 2025.
Chelsea Russelle (She/Her)
Community Development & Engagement Coordinator
Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
Phone (705) 876-1122 x 290
crusselle@peterborough.ca
How to report a crime
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- 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.
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