NEWS RELEASE
THUNDER BAY POLICE SERVICE
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Police on Friday arrested a 25-year-old Thunder Bay man following an ongoing investigation into a series of recent convenience store robberies.
The first reported robbery took place in the evening hours of Wednesday, June 23 at the Circle K convenience store at 1315 Artur Street East. At that time the male suspect entered the store, approached the clerk, made demands for money and then fled the area on foot.
Members of the Break and Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit became involved in the continued investigation.
Surveillance footage showing the male suspect at the time of the June 23 robbery was obtained. Clips from that footage was distributed to the public and media on Wednesday, July 7.
As a result of that ongoing investigation, a suspect was identified and connected to that and five other convenience store robberies. Incidents took place between June 23 and Sunday Jul 4. The investigation also revealed the accused was in possession of a stolen vehicle.
Members of the BEAR Unit located and arrested the accused just before 8:30 a.m. on Friday, July 9.
A 25-year-old Thunder Bay man is expected to face charges of:
• Robbery x 6
• Disguise with Intent x 6
• Possession of Stolen Property Over $5,000
• Breach of Probation x 7
He is now in custody and is expected to appear in bail court on Saturday, July 10.
The identity of the accused is being withheld until the charges against him are formally sworn in by the courts. An updated news release will be distributed to media following the conclusion of the bail hearing.
The request for public assistance issued on July 7, including the accompanying video, can now be removed from your social media accounts and websites.
The Thunder Bay Police Service would like to thank the public and media for their assistance.
