Attempted ATM Theft
Thunder Bay Police officers responded to reports of an attempted theft at an ATM at the Royal Bank of Canada on Arthur Street East just after 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
When officers arrived on scene they observed a suspect damaging the bank’s drive-thru Automated Teller Machine. The three suspects attempted to flee the area when…
Robbery Arrest
Thunder Bay Police Service officers responded to a reported robbery of a convenience store in the 600 block of Arthur Street shortly after 10:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.
Officers learned that two suspects had entered the Circle K store and demanded money and cigarettes from the clerk. The suspects left the store with cigarettes and…
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Missing Person – Dancine RAE
The Thunder Bay Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating missing 26-year-old Dancine RAE.
Dancine was last seen on Jan. 3, 2019 in the area of Red River Road and Regent Street.
Dancine is described as an Indigenous female standing 5’8” tall with a medium build. She has short straight brown hair, and brown…
Impaired driving arrests at all-time high in 2018
Impaired driving, or at least the interception of it, appears to be at an all-time high, according to the final 2018 figures from the Thunder Bay Police Service.
With the conclusion of the Festive RIDE season, the police service is reporting that 178 people were arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle in 2018, up from 175 in…
Attempted Robbery, Threats
Thunder Bay Police Service officers responded to a report of an attempted robbery shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 6 in the 1000-block of Fort William Road.
When officers arrived they learned the male suspect had asked another male for a sum of money and their mobile phone. The request was refused, at which point the accused male…
Festive RIDE Program a Success
The Thunder Bay Police Service is pleased to report that its annual Festive RIDE program has concluded, with encouraging results.
The annual impaired driving reduction program which began on November 22nd and ran until January 1st involved small teams of officers setting up dedicated checkpoints to interdict impaired drivers. Officers…
Traffic stop leads to gun seizure
A Thunder Bay Police Service officer made a traffic stop just after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 2 on Fort William Road between 11th and Central Avenues after seeing a suspicious vehicle with its rear window covered in snow.
The driver did not have a licence, and upon further investigation the officer learned he was a suspended driver.…
Sudden Death Investigation: UPDATE
A post-mortem examination of a man found unconscious on a trail in the 200 block of Bruce Street on Saturday, Dec. 29 has been completed.
As a result, and out of respect for the family, the Thunder Bay Police Service will not be releasing further details.
ORIGINAL RELEASE:
Sudden Death Investigation
Monday,…
Sudden Death Investigation
The Thunder Bay Police Service responded to a 911 call about a possibly unconscious person on a trail near the 200 block of Bruce Street at about 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018.
A male was located and transported to the hospital and later pronounced deceased.
A post mortem will be conducted in Toronto.
The investigation…
Distracted driving penalties increasing in 2019
If the dangers of distracted driving haven't been enough to prevent some drivers from using their cell phones while operating a motor vehicle, beginning January 1st, 2019, distracted driving penalties are increasing substantially once again.
The set fine for a first offence will be $615, including surcharges and costs, and upon…