Armed Robbery – Suspect to ID
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to reports of a robbery at convenience store in the 200 block of Red River Road at about 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 17.
Police learned that a male had entered the Cathy’s Discount Gift Centre and demanded cigarettes and cash from the clerk. The accused was armed with what is believed…
Attempt Homicide Arrest
Thunder Bay Police Service officers reported to calls of a male being struck with a vehicle in the Arthur Street Walmart parking lot just before 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019.
When officers arrived they located the male victim who appeared to have severe injuries.
Officers quickly located the vehicle involved and identified…
TBPS-led youth boxing program ready for Round 2
Thunder Bay Police Service
The Thunder Bay Police Service wants to send its Boxing for Badges program in for a second round.
The eight-week introductory boxing class was established collectively by Thunder Bay Police Service Cst. Frank Tropea, Cst. Matt…
Snowmobiles -- What you need to know
With all the early snow this season you might want to spend some time outdoors on your snowmobile.
There are a couple important things to consider first. All snowmobiles within Ontario are required to be registered and the registration number is to be displayed on the snowmobile, even if it is used on private property. If you leave your…
Paperboy to police officer: Cst. Berube in familiar territory with K-9 partner
In the mid-to-late ‘90s a young Josh Berube would leave home every morning to deliver the Chronicle Journal with his family dog, Yamaha, by his side.
The German Shepherd wasn’t a trained working dog, but every morning it would be at the boy’s side while they marched together along the designated paper route. Two decades later, now a…
Five arrested after fentanyl, guns and cash seized by police
Officers with the Thunder Bay Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police, Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service and Anishinabek Police Service were preparing to execute a search warrant at a residence in the 700 block of Athens Drive at about 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 15.
While officers were en route a silver crossover SUV was observed leaving the…
Suspect flees following motor-vehicle collision
A Thunder Bay Police Service officer attempted a traffic stop of a vehicle on Court Street near Ambrose Street just before 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.
The person driving a black sedan ignored the officer’s lights and continued down Court Street. The officer was in the process of discontinuing when he observed the vehicle striking…
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…
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…