Police have arrested and charged a 17-year-old Peterborough man for an April break-in at the B!KE community bike shop in downtown Peterborough.
Sometime between April 21st and 22nd, the teen is alleged to have broken into B!KE (293 George St.) through a secure door.
Once inside, the teen is accused of using spray paint to damage the walls, ceilings, floors, bikes, and merchandise causing approximately $10,000 in damage. Also during the incident, a bike was stolen.
According to B!KE executive director Tegan Moss, swear words and messages of hate and anger were painted on the walls.
As a result of an investigation, police went to a Peterborough residence yesterday (May 7) and arrested the teenager. He is charged with break and enter, mischief over $5,000, and failure to comply with a sentence.
The teen was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on May 28, 2018. Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the name of the teen cannot be released.
B!KE is a non-profit organization supporting adults and youths within Peterborough by providing them with skills needed to build, repair, and maintain bikes.
