Police in Peterborough have charged a Brampton man after receiving call about a theft-in-progress at a local business.

The theft happened around 8:40 p.m. on Thursday at a business in the Lansdowne Street and Park Street area, the Peterborough Police Service says.

Officers received a call about a theft and when police arrived on the scene they found a male suspect matching the alleged thief’s description walking nearby on Lansdowne Street.

Police took the man into custody and say they recovered an item from the business during the arrest.

Peterborough police say a 25-year-old man from Brampton has been charged with theft under $5,000. The accused is being held in custody and is scheduled to make a court appearance on Friday.

Anyone with information about this incident can contact Peterborough police by calling 705-876-1122 ext. 225. Anonymous tips may also be provided to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or visiting www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, never have to testify, and could receive a $2,000 reward.


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