Police arrest robbery suspect

June 24, 2025

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A suspect who robbed a business at knife point last week has been arrested.


Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to a business in the 500 block of Beverly Street shortly before 7 a.m. on Thursday, June 19, after receiving a report of a robbery that had just occurred.


A female suspect had entered a business, brandished a knife towards employees, and stole merchandise. The suspect left prior to police arrival.


The BEAR Unit became involved in the investigation.


The investigation led to a suspect being identified. The suspect was located and arrested on Friday, June 20.


Nikki Dawn JOHNSON, 29, is charged with Robbery and Breach of Probation.


The accused appeared in court and has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date.

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