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Media Release for Tuesday, April 5, 2022

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Calls for Service:
(Apr. 4 at 8:00am to Apr. 5 at 8:00am) 80

 

Theft of Copper

Peterborough Police are investigating after a theft was reported Monday.

On April 4, 2022, police received information that a hole had been cut in a fence at a business in the Aylmer Street and Sherbrooke Street area and that some copper material had been taken.  There was also damage done to some items in a shipping container. 

It’s believed the theft happened some time between March 14, 2022 and Monday, April 4, 2022. 

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

 

Fire

Peterborough Police also investigating after a small fire in downtown Peterborough.

At approximately 9:45pm on April 2, 2022, officers were called to a small fire in a dumpster in front of a business in the George Street North and Simcoe Street area.  Officers were able to extinguish the fire.

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

 

Grandparent Scam

Peterborough Police continue to investigate a series of Grandparent Scam incidents.

Two more were reported in the last week.  In each case, the victim received a phone call to help a relative that was in custody and money was picked up at their residence.

Peterborough Police ask residents to continue to remain vigilant against these types of scams. 

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

 

 

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

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