N.B. man charged after employee at Fredericton store assaulted: police

A Fredericton Police Force car. (Source: Fredericton Police Force/Facebook)

A 36-year-old man from Fredericton is facing charges after an employee at a city store was assaulted following a theft.

Fredericton Police Force responded to a complaint of a theft and assault at a store on King Street on Jan. 11.

When police arrived, they learned a man allegedly stole from the store and assaulted an employee when he was approached, before fleeing the scene.

The victim sustained minor injuries, according to a news release from police.

Officers received video footage and identified the suspect as Kirk Peterson.

Peterson was arrested on Monday. He appeared in court the following day and was charged with:

- assault

- theft under $5,000

- failure to comply with a probation order

Peterson has also been charged in relation to three unrelated files. Those charges are:

- two counts of theft under $5,000

- two counts of failing to comply with a probation order

- mischief

He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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