WARNING: Mailboxes being targeted for theft
The Thunder Bay Police Service is investigating an apparent spike in thefts targeting Canada Post community mailboxes and private boxes.
At least eight incidents have been reported in which mail boxes were broken into and mail was stolen. These incidents have taken place within the last 24 hours.
Most of these incidents have…
Weapon-related charges laid after reported home break in
Police arrested a person for carrying a concealed weapon after they entered a home early Saturday morning and became involved in a physical altercation with the residents inside.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were dispatched to a residential address in the 100 block of Ogden Street just after 5:40 a.m…
Criminal Impaired Driving Offences Dec. 8 to Dec. 13, 2020
In an effort to bring further attention and deterrence to driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, the Thunder Bay Police Service will be reporting the names of those people who are charged with an alleged criminal impaired driving offence by our officers.
Individuals charged for impaired driving also face a Ministry of Transportation…
Break and Enter arrest
Police have arrested two suspects linked to a break and enter in which the accused individuals entered a home and stole numerous items as the family was present and sleeping.
The initial incident took place sometime between the hours of 1:30 and 2:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 at a home in the 100 block of Riverside Drive. Police…
Male suspected of stealing firearm during break-in arrested
Members of the Patrol Support Callback Unit received information regarding a break and enter to a residence that occurred on Tuesday, Dec. 8 in the 200 block of Wilson Street.
Police learned a male had entered the residence just after 10:20 a.m. on Tuesday, searched the home and stole a number of items before fleeing. A firearm was among…
Five arrested, drugs seized following search of Franklin Street home
Police arrested five suspects connected to a drug trafficking investigation, including a Mississauga man who attempted to take the firearm of an arresting officer, Wednesday night.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service’s and OPP’s Intelligence Units executed a search warrant at a residential address in the 100 block of Franklin…
Aggravated Assault arrest
Police arrested a female suspect in connection with a Wednesday afternoon assault that sent one male to the hospital.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were dispatched to a walking path running along the 1000 block of Dawson Road just after 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9 following reports of an assault in…
Erratic motorist found to be impaired by drug, in possession of Fentanyl
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were in the area of Algoma Street near Wilson Street just after 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8 when they observed a vehicle being driven erratically.
Officers noticed the vehicle – a brown sedan – drifting from side-to-side within its lane and then crossing over into the lane…
Missing Person- Cecilia MORRIS
The Thunder Bay Police Service is requesting public assistance in locating missing female, Cecilia MORRIS, 38 years old.
Cecilia MORRIS was last seen the evening of December 8, 2020 in the area of Ontario Street.
Cecilia MORRIS is described as an Indigenous female, 5'0", 125 lbs. She has short, straight brown hair and brown eyes…
CRA scam targeting locals, using spoofed police number on Caller ID
The Thunder Bay Police Service is warning the public about an apparent spike in phone scams targeting local numbers.
A recent complaint describes the calls as coming from someone claiming to be with the Canada Revenue Agency. In an effort to make the call appear legitimate, the would-be fraudster requests the target confirm their SIN…