SCAM ALERT: Residents receiving threatening messages demanding payment
The Thunder Bay Police Service is warning the public of a potential scam that appears to be attempting to fraudulently extort local residents.
The Economic Crime Unit has been made aware of reports of people receiving threatening messages, demanding recipients send money through cryptocurrency.
In the messages, the scammers claim to…
Thunder Bay Police Youth Corps registration and open house
Join the Thunder Bay Police Youth Corps!
A registration and open house will be held next week on Wednesday, September 25th, at the Moose Lodge, located at 434 Fort William Road beginning at 7 p.m. Visit www.tbpoliceyouthcorps.com or contact (807) 344-3969 (leave message) for more information…
Man arrested on child pornography charges
A child pornography investigation has led to the arrest of a Thunder Bay resident.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service Cyber Crime Unit began an investigation in August after receiving information that a local internet user was suspected of uploading material consistent with child pornography.
With the assistance of the…
Police respond to fatal collision
Police are investigating a fatal collision on Oliver Road.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response branch were dispatched to the 1500 block of Oliver Road shortly after 8 a.m. on Thursday, September 19.
A passenger vehicle collided with a school bus. The female driver of the passenger vehicle was pronounced…
Robbery suspect arrested
Police have made an arrest after a business was robbed at gunpoint last week.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response branch were dispatched to a John Street Road business just after 10 p.m. on Friday, September 13, after receiving reports of a robbery.
A female suspect entered the business and threatened a…
Teen arrested after attempting to evade police
A youth faces several charges after a midnight ride on a motorized bike.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response branch were dispatched to George Burke Park at about 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 18, after receiving reports of a motorized bike being driven erratically.
A male suspect failed to stop for…
UPDATE: Police continuing to investigate homicide, arrest warrants issued
Police are continuing to investigate a homicide that occurred last month and have identified a pair of accused individuals.
Emergency services, including Thunder Bay Police Service officers, responded to a residential address in the 300 block of Tamarack Place at about 8 a.m. on Friday, August 30.
A male victim was located and…
Message from Chief Darcy Fleury - September 2024
So far this year (from January 1 to August 31), Thunder Bay Police Service has responded to 1,484 calls related to mental health. That’s an average of 185 calls per month.
Highly-trained officers and crisis response workers de-escalate situations, determine people's needs and connect them with supports and resources they need. TBPS…
UPDATE: Missing Person - Richard GRAHAM, 42
The Thunder Bay Police Service is renewing its appeal for public assistance in locating missing person Richard GRAHAM, 42.
It has now been a month since Richard was reported as a missing person to the Thunder Bay Police Service on August 7. The last confirmed sighting of Richard was about 40 days ago. He was seen getting onboard a city…
Robbery suspect arrested
A suspect faces several charges after a pair of weapons incidents at local hotels this week.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Primary Response Branch were dispatched to a business on the 500 block of Harbour Expressway at about 10:15 p.m. on Monday, September 2 after receiving reports of a robbery.
A male suspect had…