Police investigating vehicle theft involving weapon

February 19, 2025

Police are searching for a suspect who stole a vehicle earlier this morning and fled from officers.

Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Memorial Avenue at about 5:45 a.m. on Wednesday, February 19, after receiving reports of a robbery that had occurred.

 

A male suspect approached occupants of a parked vehicle and brandished an apparent firearm before driving away with the vehicle.

 

The vehicle had been observed by responding officers but took off at a high rate of speed. Police did not pursue the vehicle in the interest of public safety. The vehicle was subsequently involved in a collision but fled the scene.

 

The vehicle is described as an orange 2023 Dodge Ram 1500 Rebel. It likely has visible damage.

 

Anyone who believes they observe the vehicle is urged to immediately call 911 and not approach or engage the suspect.

 

The Break, Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit is involved in the ongoing investigation.

 

Anyone with information is asked to call police at (807) 684-1200. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.p3tips.com.

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