Peterborough police seek suspect in $34,000 break-and-enter at downtown business

Suspect stole merchandise, computers, studio lighting, audio equipment, gym equipment, and other items early Monday morning

The suspect in a break-and-enter in a downtown Peterborough business in the early morning of July 29, 2024. (kawarthaNOW screenshots of police-supplied video)
The suspect in a break-and-enter in a downtown Peterborough business in the early morning of July 29, 2024. (kawarthaNOW screenshots of police-supplied video)

Peterborough police are looking to identify a suspect who broke into a downtown business early Monday morning (July 29) and stole items valued at around $34,000.

Officers were informed of the break and enter on Monday and, after arriving at the business, learned that someone had entered and ransacked the business before leaving with about $34,000 in merchandise, computers, studio lighting, audio equipment, gym equipment, and other items used by the business.

Through investigation, police identified a suspect and have released video surveillance footage showing the suspect climbing stairs in the Chambers parking lot off Hunter Street West between George and Aylmer at 3:16 a.m. on Monday.

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The suspect is described as a white man with a thin build, wearing a black hoodie with “American” up the back and “Eagle” on the hood, black pants, and black sneakers with white soles.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Peterborough Police Service at 705-876-1122 ext. 555.

If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or at stopcrimehere.ca.

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