Man arrested for attempted theft of police vehicle
June 6, 2025
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Police have charged a man who hopped behind the wheel of a cruiser while an officer was attempting to perform duties.
Thunder Bay Police Service officers were conducting a separate investigation on Tupper Street on Thursday, June 5.
An officer at the scene observed an adult male approach an unmarked police vehicle. The officer directed the male that the road was closed and would have to go around, but the suspect then got into the driver's seat and attempted to take the vehicle.
The officer was able to remove the suspect from the vehicle and, with the assistance of another officer, placed him under arrest.
Jared GESIC, 32, is charged with Theft of Motor Vehicle, Assault Police, Resist Arrest, and Failure to Comply with Probation.
The accused appeared in court on Friday and has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date.
The Thunder Bay Police Service is continuing to educate the public about ways to protect themselves from financial scams. While not unique to Thunder Bay, members of our community continue to be targeted and fall victim to deceit by fraudsters. Community members contacted by a suspected scammer are urged to remember that the best way to avoid being victimized is to hang up the phone or not respond to messages. If someone is contacting you and demanding payment or requesting personal information, it is most likely a scam. As well, reputable financial agencies and institutions will never demand gift cards or cryptocurrency as a form of payment. In situations where there is an incentive or reward being offered, if something seems too good to be true then it probably is. Do not provide personal information, such as a credit card number or access to financial accounts. Fraudsters may attempt to manipulate their victims by claiming there is a sense of urgency to act. This is a common tactic to prevent victims from practicing due diligence and should be viewed as evidence that a scam is taking place. Economic crime investigations are very often complex and can take an extensive amount of time. Recovering or reimbursing lost funds is extremely rare. Police urge family members and friends to speak to those who may be vulnerable to being targeted by scams. 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
Police arrested an 18-year-old after responding to a complaint of a vehicle being driven dangerously in the Current River area. Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to Lyon Boulevard East shortly after 10 p.m. on Monday, June 2, after receiving a report of a vehicle being driven onto a walking path and then on a field. Responding officers found a pickup truck flipped on its side on a field at the Current River Community Centre. Officers spoke to the driver of the vehicle and observed multiple signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and taken into custody. An 18-year-old male is charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Operation of a Motor Vehicle While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus), Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and Mischief under $5,000. The accused was released on un undertaking with a future court appearance date.
A 17-year-old faces several charges after two teenagers were robbed at knifepoint over the weekend. Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of Arthur Street West shortly after 1 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, after receiving a report of a robbery involving a weapon. A male suspect approached two youths, brandishing a knife, and stole a bicycle. Responding officers located a male matching the description of the suspect. The individual did not comply with officer demands and fled. The male was again located nearby, where he was found attempting to break into an Ottawa Street residence. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody. A 17-year-old male has been charged with Robbery, Mischief under $5,000, Trespassing at Night, Resisting a Peace Officer, and Breach of Probation. The identity of the accused cannot be disclosed in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act. The accused appeared in court and has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date.
