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
 

Thunder Bay Police Service investigating motor vehicle collision involving pedestrian on city’s south end

June 22, 2026
TB26023822 The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) is investigating a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on the city’s south end. Emergency services responded to the Churchill Drive West and James Street North area around 4:45 AM on June 21, 2026. An individual was located with life-threatening injuries and they were transported to a local hospital for treatment. The Traffic Unit and Forensic Identification Unit are involved in the ongoing investigation. TBPS is aware that multiple drivers observed the injured individual between 4:00 AM and 4:30 AM. We are requesting that these drivers, and anyone who spoke to the injured individual, as well as anyone with information that can assist the investigation, reach out to Constable Sal Carchidi at (807) 684-1200 ext. 0752 Submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or online at www.p3tips.com. No other information is available at this time.

Police presence expected on Thunder Bay’s north end

June 22, 2026
TB26023926 A visible police presence is expected in the Lanark Crescent area. Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the area just around 12:45 AM on June 22, 2026, in response to a call for service. No further information is available at this time.  Updates will be provided as they become available.

Cyber Crime Unit investigation leads to multiple voyeurism charges

June 17, 2026
TB26011668 A Thunder Bay Police Service Cyber Crime Unit investigation has resulted in charges. The investigation began on March 30, 2026, in response to a report of voyeurism. On April 8, 2026, officers searched a home on Thunder Bay’s north end and seized several electronic devices. A suspect in the case turned themselves in at the Thunder Bay Police Service Station on June 16, 2026. As a result of the investigation, 46-year-old Brock BODNAR of Thunder Bay is facing the following charges: • Voyeurism (six counts) The accused was released from custody following their first court appearance with a future court date. Anyone with information that could assist investigators is asked to please contact Detective Constable Joel Manherz at (807) 684-1200 ext. 4115. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.p3tips.com .