Break, Enter, and Robbery Unit investigation into several robberies leads to charges
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A Thunder Bay Police Service Break, Enter, and Robbery (BEAR) Unit investigation has resulted in dozens of charges.
On August 9, 2026, officers with the Primary Response Unit attended a business in the Cumberland Street North area in response to reports of a robbery.
The suspect left the scene before officers arrived.
On August 10, 2026, officers with the Primary Response Unit were dispatched to a business on Balsam Street in response to a robbery.
The suspect left the scene before officers arrived.
On August 14, 2026, officers responded to a business in the Balsam Street area following another robbery, by the same suspect.
The suspect left the scene before officers arrived.
The BEAR Unit became involved in the ongoing investigation.
On August 24, 2026, officers were dispatched to a business in the Cumberland Street North area in response to a robbery.
The suspect left the scene before officers arrived.
On August 26, 2026, the suspect was located and arrested in the Cumberland Street North and Villa Street area.
That same day, BEAR Unit officers connected the suspect to three ongoing robbery investigations at a business in the Beverly Street area which occurred between August 18, 2026, and August 19, 2026, leading to additional charges.
As a result of the investigation, 25-year-old Jayden MATTHEWS of Thunder Bay is facing the following charges:
• Robbery with weapon (three counts)
• Robbery with violence (four counts)
• Disguise with intent (three counts)
• Obstruct peace officer
• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose (six counts)
• Failure to comply with release order (seven counts)
The accused was remanded into custody following their first court appearance.
