KAWARTHA LAKES-Peterborough Police are investigating two recent knifepoint robberies.
At approximately 6:00pm on June 9, 2022, officers were called to the area of Water Street and Dublin Street. Police say upon arrival, officers learned that a man was approached by an unknown male demanding money. The suspect brandished a knife striking the victim on the arm according to police. The victim suffered a minor injury. Police searched the area but a suspect was not located.
The suspect was described to police as:
- Male, Caucasian
- In their 40s
- Light brown hair
- Brown unkempt beard
- Black or blue t-shirt
- Jeans
- Dirty khaki or green baseball hat
Just before midnight on June 10, 2022, officers were called to a convenience store in the Hunter Street East and Burnham Street area. Upon arrival, officers learned that a male entered the store brandishing a knife and demanding money according to police. The suspect fled with a small amount of cash and some items. The employee was not injured. Officers including K9 searched a large area but did not locate a suspect.
The suspect was described to police as:
- Male, Caucasian
- Thin/average build
- Yellow ‘Pittsburgh Steelers’ hat
- Black/grey puffer jacket
- Black pants
- Black face covering
- Grey slip-on shoes with white soles
Anyone with information is asked to call the Peterborough Police Crime Line at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca