The Peterborough Police Service is asking for the public’s help in identifying an individual attempting to break into a downtown restaurant last week. A second individual is watching the suspect and at this time is considered a person of interest.
At approximately 2:00pm on November 25, 2025, a business owner called police about an incident that had happened around 12:00pm when banging was heard at a side door. A damaged lock on the door was noticed when the business owner had a moment to investigate a few hours later. The business owner called police and was directed to online reporting. Officers with the Community F.I.R.S.T Unit followed up with the business owner on Monday, December 1, 2025, and obtained video that a witness had filmed as the incident was happening.
Pictures and video for assistance.
Suspect:
- Male
- White
- Wearing a black jacket, black pants, and winter hat with side flaps
Person of Interest:
- Female
- White
- Dark hair
- Wearing red hooded sweater, black hooded sweater, black vest, dark vest
The pair had two black backpacks with them.
At the time of this incident, there was a Peterborough Police Service cruiser in the vicinity. The officers connected to that cruiser were attending a serious mental health call for service inside a building and had not been made aware of the situation as it was unfolding.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Peterborough Police at (705) 876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca
Video: https://youtu.be/ujSY6y_7sH0
The Peterborough Police Service is committed to ensuring the safety of all in our community. If you see a crime in progress or suspicious activity, please reach out through either 9-1-1 or the non-emergency line (705) 876-1122 x 225 or if you see an officer, please approach or flag them down to let them know what’s going on.