Distraction Incidents
The Peterborough Police Service is investigation after a series of distraction incidents were reported.
The incidents reported to police have been happening in the month of June and involved a 2026 black Kia SUV. In each incident it was reported that two to three males were in the vehicle trying to sell fake gold jewellery to people, saying they needed money and/or help buying gas for the vehicle. Several incidents happened in parking lots; however, several people were stopped while walking on the sidewalk and another while on their front porch.
In some cases, the victims handed over money only to later learn that the jewellery was fake.
The males were described to police as:
Suspect #1:
- Brown complexion
- Dark curly hair
- About 5’6
Suspect #2
- Brown complexion
- Heavier set
- Dark hair
- Possibly a beard
Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Help Identify – Update
The Peterborough Police Service continues to seek assistance from the public to identify individuals in connection with criminal activity in the City of Peterborough, Village of Lakefield and Township of Cavan-Monaghan.
Today, an additional five bulletins are being posted for identification of individuals connected to incidents of commercial break and enter, theft of an e-bike, theft of a guitar and theft of cosmetics from May 2026 and June 2026.
Check out: www.peterboroughpolice.ca/learn/help-identify
If you have any information of the identity or whereabouts of these individuals, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca
Do not approach, take pictures or follow them. Do not confront or attempt to apprehend anyone.
Bulletins will be automatically removed from the webpage after 30 days.
