Fraud Friday: Reports of tax return fraud

January 9, 2026

The Thunder Bay Police Service is advising the public about a potential tax return scam.
 
Officers have received reports from residents who were contacted by an individual claiming to represent the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
 
In these reports, a caller tells the person they are owed a tax refund and direct them to log into a website to claim it.
 
The resident is then prompted to enter personal banking information, into a website which is then obtained by the scammer.
 
For further information about various frauds and scams that may be circulating, please visit https://www.thunderbaypolice.ca/safety/fraud-prevention or the Canadian Anti Fraud Centre online at: https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm
 
To make a fraud/cyber crime online report to the Thunder Bay Police Service, please visit: https://www.services.tryrubicon.com/thunder-bay-police-service/online-reports/report/fraud-cybercrime
 

Missing Person: Bryce SINOWAY, 15

May 13, 2026
TB26017108 The Thunder Bay Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Bryce SINOWAY. Bryce was last seen on the morning of April 26, 2026, in the Foley Street area. He is described as an Indigenous male, standing 5’ 7”, with a medium build, short dark brown hair, and brown eyes. SINOWAY was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, red Nike sweater with a zipper, red Nike sweatpants and Nike Shoes that are either all black or black, white and red. He may also be wearing a silver chain. If you have any information about the whereabouts of this missing person, please contact police at (807) 684-1200. Submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.p3tips.com.

Thunder Bay Police Service investigating collision involving pedestrian and train

May 12, 2026
TB26017134 The Thunder Bay Police Service is investigating a sudden death following a collision involving a train and a pedestrian. The incident occurred on the afternoon of May 8, 2026, near the intersection of South Water Street and Pearl Street. Officers with the Primary Response Unit responded to the scene where a deceased individual was located. The deceased is a 34-year-old man of Thunder Bay. The Forensic Identification Unit and Traffic Unit are involved in the investigation. No other information is available at this time. Updates will be provided as appropriate.

Update: Missing Person - Nodin Skunk, 25 & Ashlynn BOTTLE, 23

May 12, 2026
TB26016192 The Thunder Bay Police Service is continuing to request the public’s assistance in locating 25-year-old Nodin SKUNK and 23-year-old Ashlynn BOTTLE They were last seen together on April 26, 2026, at 5:12 PM at the old Pool 8 grain elevator in the 400 block of Syndicate Avenue South. Nodin SKUNK is described as an Indigenous male, standing 5'9", weighing roughly 135 pounds, with a thin build, short straight black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with a white logo on the back. Ashlynn BOTTLE is described as an Indigenous female, standing 5’3”, with a thin build, long straight black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black crop top, a black jacket, a red baseball cap, burgundy sweatpants, red and white Jordan shoes, and a black backpack that is brown around the bottom. If you have any information about the whereabouts of these missing persons, please contact police at (807) 684-1200. Submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.p3tips.com.