On Duty - The Pandemic Response
Thunder Bay Police Service officers remain on duty and prepared to respond to emergency calls for service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Teen linked to armed robbery located, arrested minutes after police arrival
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to a business in the 100 block of Centennial Square just after 7:15 p.m. on Monday, April 6 following reports of a robbery that had just occurred.
When police arrived they learned a lone male had entered the Dollarama brandishing a knife. The suspect made demands for money before…
COVID – 19 Update
The Thunder Bay Police Service continues to adapt and respond to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.
While calls for service have initially declined since the early onset of the crisis, it is difficult to predict a future trend as the community adapts to further restrictions on gatherings, business closures and activities.…
Fatal weekend motor vehicle collision
Thunder Bay Police Service officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal weekend motor-vehicle collision.
Police were originally dispatched to the area of Arthur Street East and Syndicate Avenue South shortly after 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 4 following reports of a serious collision. When police arrived on scene they…
Motor Vehicle Collision at Arthur and Syndicate
UPDATE (April 5, 2020): The involved roadways are now re-opened. The investigation remains ongoing.
Previous release:
The Thunder Bay Police is investigating a Motor Vehicle Collision that…
New charges for re-arrested accused of double-homicide
Kareem ZEDAN, 22, of Pickering, Ont., is charged with:
• Identity Fraud – Avoid Arrest, Prosecution
• Escape Lawful Custody
He appeared in bail court on Friday, April 3 and was remanded into custody with a future appearance date of April 24, 2020.
ZEDAN is facing charges of First-Degree Murder in relation to a double…
Fraudsters may be targeting local church parishioners
The Thunder Bay Police Service is receiving multiple complaints from local church parishioners regarding attempted email scams.
Reports indicate targets are receiving emails, which appear to be from leadership, management or peers of their church. The email features a story about the church member being in a difficult situation – such as…
Patrol Support Callback Unit
The continuation of critical police services during the pandemic crisis is the top priority of the Thunder Bay Police Service.
As of Thursday April 2, 2020 a special unit will go live to provide frontline support to the TBPS Uniform Patrol Branch. The Patrol Support Call Back Unit (PSCU) has been created to maximize the Thunder Bay…
Accused man in double-homicide arrested by Thunder Bay Police Service
Police have arrested Kareem ZEDAN, 22, of Pickering, Ont., after he was unlawfully at large in Thunder Bay.
Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service located ZEDAN at an address in the intercity area just after 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 2.
The accused was arrested without incident.
ZEDAN is now being transported to the TBPS…
Man offering babysitting services while on prohibition order involving children arrested
Thunder Bay Police Service officers arrested a man offering babysitting services online despite his court-order prohibiting him from being in a position of trust or authority over children.
An officer with the service's Uniform Patrol Branch began an investigation on March 11 into a complaint regarding a suspicious male’s attempts to…