Media Release for Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Calls for Service:
(April 14 at 8:00am – April 15 at 8:00am) 145
Warrant Arrest
A 37-year-old Peterborough man wanted on four warrants is facing a new charge after an incident Tuesday night.
At approximately 8:30pm on April 14, 2026, officers on general patrol in the George Street North and London Street area when they spotted a man wanted on warrants walking with another person. When the officer approached the man, he fled southbound on George Street. Officers gave chase while several other officers came to assist. The man was caught and taken into custody in the Bethune Street and King Street area. He was wanted on four warrants for theft under $5000 X2, robbery with violence, break and enter, failing to comply with probation X5, failing to comply with release order X4 and failing to comply with several other orders.
As a result of the investigation, a 37-year-old Peterborough man was arrested on the strength of the warrants and further charged with:
- Fail to comply with release order
The accused is currently bound by a release order with the following condition: to not contact or communicate with the person he was spotted walking with.
The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, April 15, 2026.
Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
876@peterboroughpolice.ca
705-876-1122 x217
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