WARNING: Phishing phone scam targeting local numbers
The Thunder Bay Police Service has become aware of a phishing scam that may be targeting local phone numbers.
The suspected fraudsters claim to be calling on behalf of the City of Thunder Bay and are telling their would-be victims that they owe money. An investigation revealed this claim was false.
Despite the apparent fraudulent…
Two-vehicle collision at Fort William Road and Water Street
Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a two-vehicle collision that took place on the city’s north side Wednesday evening.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the motor-vehicle collision at the corner of Fort William Road and Water Street just after 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26.
The…
Youth arrested amid child pornography investigation
Police on Tuesday arrested a 17-year-old male connected to an ongoing investigation into the accessing and distribution of child pornography.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Cyber Crimes Unit became aware a local Internet user was suspected of downloading child sexual abuse material in May of 2020.
Three local…
Police locate, arrest accused in armed robbery with firearm of pizza delivery driver
Police on Tuesday arrested a suspect connected to an armed robbery involving a firearm.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were originally dispatched to a reported robbery involving a firearm in the 1000 block of Donald Street East just after 1:10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 24.
Police learned a pizza…
Drive-thru altercation leads to Assault with a Weapon charge
Police arrested and charged a local man with Assault with a Weapon following a Monday morning altercation at a fast food drive-thru.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the Tim Hortons drive-thru at 1120 John Street Road at about 10:50 a.m. on Monday Aug. 24 following reports of an assault that had just occurred.
…Break and Enter – Suspects to ID
The Thunder Bay Police Service is requesting public assistance to identify two suspects connected to the investigation of a recent break and enter to a business.
TBPS officers with the uniform patrol branch were originally dispatched to the Jangles Bead Store at 475 Eleventh Avenue just after 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11 following an alarm…
Aggravated Assault
A 20-year-old Hamilton man was charged with Aggravated Assault following a disturbance at a weekend house party.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to a residential address on Highgate Road just after 12:50 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22 following reports of a major disturbance at an outdoor gathering.
As police were…
Impaired driver involved in collision located, arrested
A suspected impaired driver believed to have fled the scene of a collision was located by police Wednesday afternoon sleeping in her vehicle.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers with the Uniform Patrol Branch were originally dispatched to the 500 block of Brock Street East following reports of a suspected impaired driver at about 3:30 p.…
New charges laid against impaired driver involved in serious June collision
Police have laid an additional charge against the driver involved in a June 20 head-on collision on Dawson Road.
The collision involved an SUV driven by a lone male and a minivan with five occupants.
The driver of the SUV now faces a criminal charge of Impaired Operation-Blood Drug Concentration (Cocaine). This is in addition to…
Suspect to ID – Fraud Over $5,000
The Thunder Bay Police Service is requesting public assistance in identifying a suspect connected to a fraud investigation.
Police were notified of an incident of fraud on July 14, 2020. An investigation revealed the victim’s bank card was likely stolen from her purse between the hours of 9 and 10:15 a.m. on Monday, July 13.
Later…