Primary Response Unit break and enter investigation leads to charges

TB26032582  A Thunder Bay Police Service investigation has resulted in charges.

Officers with the Primary Response Unit were dispatched to the 400 block area of Edward Street area around 3:15 AM on Sunday, August 16, 2026 in response to an alarm at a retail location.

Officers arrived within minutes and observed that multiple retail locations had been damaged and the suspects had fled.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, a person was located and arrested.   

A 14-year-old was charged with Break and Enter, and Theft Under $5,000.

The accused was released with a future court date.  

The identity of the accused cannot be released in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act.