PETERBOROUGH-The Peterborough/Northumberland OPP Community Street Crime Unit recently made an arrest relating to recent break and enters as well as vehicle thefts.
This month officers began an investigation into recent break and enters in the City of Peterborough as well as to commercial businesses in Peterborough County. The break and enters being investigated included a food truck in North Kawartha Township, a commercial garage located in Buckhorn, and an address on Parkhill Road in Selwyn Township where a truck and trailer containing two race cars were taken.
Through investigation, officers obtained a warrant to arrest the individual believed to be responsible for the break and enters as well as the thefts. On Tuesday October 13, 2026, information led to the location of a large utility style trailer in a field which had one of the stolen stock car race cars on it according to police. The next day, officers located the suspect at a residence in Peterborough City taking them into custody and making an arrest.
A 34-year-old from Peterborough was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with;
- Break, enter a place with intent to commit an indictable offence – three counts
- Theft of a motor vehicle – two counts
- Theft under $5,000 – two counts
- Mischief to property
The accused was held for Bail and appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough.
The seized trailer and race car were returned to their rightful owners.
