Peterborough, Ontario, police arrested a 40-year-old Ottawa woman on August 12, 2026, after officers were alerted by an automated license plate reader to a stolen vehicle from the Ottawa area, Today’s Northumberland reported. Officers located the vehicle in a parking lot near Chemong Drive and Milroy Drive. While she was in custody, police learned she was also wanted in another jurisdiction.
At a glance
- Agency
- Peterborough Police (Ontario, Canada)
- Alert
- About 7:20 p.m., Aug. 12, 2026
- Found
- In a parking lot near Chemong Drive and Milroy Drive
- Charge
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Second matter
- Arrested on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction
- Court dates
- Sept. 18, 2026 (warrant) and Nov. 3, 2026 (Peterborough matter)
How the plate reader helped
This is what the report says about the technology’s role.
- A reader alerted officers to a stolen vehicle linked to the Ottawa area.
- Officers located the vehicle in a parking lot and made the arrest.
The outcome
- The woman was charged and released on an appearance notice for the Peterborough matter, and held on the separate warrant.
In the news
“At approximately 7:20pm on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, officers were alerted by the Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) to a stolen vehicle from the Ottawa area.”
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Context and caveats
- A charge is an allegation, and the court has not decided it.
License plate readers are one investigative tool among several. They flag vehicles and give investigators leads; officers, detectives and the public do the rest, and every lead still has to be verified. For how agencies govern the technology, see our policy and data-retention guide and the accuracy guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the alert for?
A vehicle stolen from the Ottawa area, according to the police report.
Was there another warrant?
Yes. While in custody, police learned she was wanted in another jurisdiction and arrested her on that warrant.