Man arrested for break-in at Peterborough church
The Peterborough Police Service has arrested and charged a 25-year-old man following a break-in at a local church.
Between 8:30 p.m. on Monday (May 8) and 7 a.m. on Tuesday (May 9), a suspect gained access to a Murray Street church through an insecure door. Once inside the suspect was able to get into a locked office, stealing a computer tower. The incident was reported to police and officers attended.
Through the investigation the male suspect was identified. Shortly after 5 p.m. on May 9, officers located the suspect walking in the area of George and Lake Streets.
As a result of the investigation Donavan Anthony Huycke, 25, of Water Street, was arrested and charged with break and enter and failing to comply with a probation order.
The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court later today (May 10).
Teen charged with assaulting group home staff
A 15-year-old Peterborough teen has been charged with assault following an incident at a youth home.
On May 9, 2017 police were dispatched to a Peterborough area youth home regarding an assault. It was reported that while at the home a 15-year-old male assaulted two staff members.
As a result of the investigation the youth was arrested and charged with assault X2.
The youth was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court later today (May 10).
Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act the name of a young person cannot be released.
Suspects sought for home break-in
The Peterborough Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in locating two suspects following a break-in at a Patterson Street home.
At around 9:50 a.m. on Tuesday (May 9), an unknown woman and man entered a Patterson Street home through an unlocked door while the resident was away.
Once inside the thieves stole a purse containing cash and personal identification and bank cards.
The suspects are described as: a Caucasian female, 5’7″ to 5’8″ and 160lbs, wearing black and grey tights, black hoodie, grey shirt and running shoes; and a Caucasian male, 5’8″ and 200lbs, wearing a black hoodie, jeans, red shirt and running shoes.
In order to help prevent a break and enter, the Peterborough Police Service reminds residents to keep doors and windows locked, even when out for a brief period of time.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Peterborough Police Service at 705-876-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.stopcrimehere.ca.
