June 2025

June 19, 2025

This week, the Thunder Bay Police Service issued its 2024 Annual Report. The report highlights compelling data and stories that illustrate the high demand for our services and the outstanding performance of our team.


I am proud of the professionalism and bravery shown by all our members—both sworn officers and civilian staff—who serve our community with compassion and integrity every day. I am grateful to the many partners, organizations and individuals who continue to support the integral work we do. It is a privilege to serve this community. 


I encourage everyone to view the full report. Here are a few of many 2024 statistics of interest.




Community Response to Homelessness


As summer approaches, residents may notice more tents and encampments throughout our city. I understand these situations raise concerns for some people and want to clarify the role of the Thunder Bay Police Service.


The City has adopted a Human Rights-based approach to homelessness. This means that housing is recognized as a basic human right and people are supported to transition to appropriate and safe housing, rather than forcibly removed from public spaces. The City is working hard to ensure supports, services, and pathways to housing are available.


The role of the Thunder Bay Police Service is to support public safety, respond to emergencies, and work with outreach teams—not to arrest or displace people for being unhoused. Homelessness is a complex social issue that requires a multi-team, comprehensive solution that is approached with compassion and care. I appreciate the public’s understanding.


FRAUD FRIDAY: Online investment scams

August 15, 2025
The Thunder Bay Police Service is continuing to raise public awareness of common types of scams that target local residents. Police regularly receive reports of local residents who have fallen victim to internet investment or cryptocurrency fraud. Fraudsters may offer promises of high rates of return on investment. They may advertise fraudulent investment platforms or cryptocurrency exchanges that appear to be legitimate. Instead, these might be schemes to steal money and access the target's personal financial information. It is highly unlikely that lost funds will ever be recovered. Funds can quickly be transferred through multiple platforms based in several different countries and are extremely difficult for law enforcement to trace. The Thunder Bay Police Service’s Economic Crime Unit urges residents to do their due diligence before engaging in any online investment, including seeking credible financial advice and using reputable platforms. Residents are also encouraged to speak to family members and friends who may be vulnerable to being targeted by these types of scams. If you are concerned about potential scams and want to learn more, please visit https://www.thunderbaypolice.ca/safety/fraud-prevention or contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre ( http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/ ) 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

Suspect faces multiple robbery charges

August 15, 2025
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Police caution drivers to have proper, visible licence plates displayed

August 14, 2025
The Thunder Bay Police Service is reminding motorists of the requirement to have two clearly visible licence plates affixed to their vehicles. The Thunder Bay Police Service utilizes Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology, which alerts officers with notifications for vehicles being sought as part of an investigation, or for vehicles with a registered owner subject to a driving prohibition or driver's licence suspension. Having licence plates with obstructed visibility, or not being properly displayed, interferes with both the effectiveness of this technology as well as the ability for officers to visually identify a vehicle of interest. Under the Highway Traffic Act, a licence plate that is not plainly visible is a chargeable offence and carries a fine of up to $110. This includes having a licence plate where the view is blocked by equipment like a spare tire or bumper bar, a tinted cover, covered in dirt, or has missing or faded characters. As well, most vehicles are required to display both front and rear licence plates. Failure to do is also a Highway Traffic Act infraction, with a set fine of $85. Displaying an incorrect licence plate is also subject to a fine under the Highway Traffic Act.