Three people have been arrested as a result of investigations into multiple recent convenience store robberies.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Branch were dispatched to a business in the 1300 block of Arthur Street East on the morning of Sunday, December 29, 2024, after receiving reports of a robbery.
Two male suspects had entered the store using hoods and masks to conceal their faces. One stole merchandise while the second jumped over the counter and threatened the clerk with a weapon, stealing money from the cash register.
An elderly female bystander was assaulted by one of the suspects as they fled. The woman sustained serious injuries during this altercation.
Nearly 48 hours later, during the early morning hours of Tuesday, December 31, officers with the Primary Response Branch were dispatched to a business in the 600 block of Arthur Street West for a robbery in progress.
Two suspects entered the store with their faces concealed, brandishing knives and threatened staff. They stole cash and merchandise before fleeing the location.
Members of the Break and Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit became involved in the ongoing investigations.
A suspect believed to have been involved in both incidents was identified and arrested by the BEAR Unit on Thursday, January 2.
Aaron KING, 20, is charged with Armed Robbery, Robbery with Violence, Disguise with Intent x2, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, and Failure to Comply with a Release Order x2.
One of the accused individuals in the Dec. 29 incident was identified and arrested by the BEAR Unit on Tuesday, December 31.
Cayle DORVAL, 35, is charged with Robbery, Disguise with Intent, Aggravated Assault and Failure to Comply with Probation.
The second individual in the Dec. 31 incident was identified and arrested on Thursday, January 2.
Sheldon WABOOSE, 26, is charged with Armed Robbery, Disguise with Intent, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Uttering Threats, and Failure to Comply with a Probation Order x2.
The accused have appeared in court and have all been remanded into custody with a future appearance date.