A 57-year-old Peterborough man is facing charges following a reported theft at a local business that also involved an incident of spitting.
Peterborough Police say an officer with the Community F.I.R.S.T. unit was dispatched to a business at approximately 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, after receiving reports of a theft in progress.
During the investigation, police say the suspect spat on the floor inside the business.
As a result, the 57-year-old man was arrested and charged with theft under $5,000 and mischief under $5,000.
Police have not identified the business involved or provided details about what was allegedly stolen.
The value of the merchandise was also not disclosed.
Following his arrest, the accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on January 12, 2027.
