Police K-9 Unit assists in locating person

October 6, 2025

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In the early morning hours of October 5, members of the Thunder Bay Police Primary Response Unit were called to assist in the search for a person who was believed to be at risk of self-harm.


After locating personal belongings the person had left behind, officers deployed a drone at approximately 2:30 a.m. to assist in the search. The K-9 Unit was also deployed and Police Service Dog (PSD) Lucek initiated a track shortly after arrival.


Despite difficult conditions including rain and no known direction of travels, PSD Lucek successfully located the individual, who was then provided with medical assistance.



PSD Lucek is trained to locate individuals in a variety of situations, including those who are lost, in medical distress, or otherwise require urgent attention.


TBPS specialized units such as the K-9 team have a vital role in supporting community safety. This incident highlights the importance of front-line officers quickly identifying and deploying appropriate resources

Woman arrested, charged with two counts of mischief over $5,000

October 3, 2025
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FRAUD FRIDAY: Residential Rental Scams

October 3, 2025
The Thunder Bay Police Service is continuing to advise the public of scams that target local residents. Police regularly receive reports of residents who have been victimized by fraudulent residential rental scams. Residential rental scams happen when a person interested in renting a property believes they are communicating with the owner or landlord of an available property. The renter may be pressured into paying a deposit to view the property, or live elsewhere and be unable to view a property in person before agreeing to rent it. The renter pays a deposit, only to find that the property was never available for rent. The deposit – and the “landlord” - disappear. If the price seems too good to be true, it likely is. Red flags to watch for include the landlord asking for cash only, a cash security deposit, or money to be wired. Tips Don’t send money to anyone you have not met in person and/or for property you have not seen in person. Ask for identification from anyone showing you the property and write down the licence plate if they arrive in a vehicle. Search for owner information in the Land Titles office to confirm you are dealing with the owner. The Thunder Bay Police Service’s Economic Crime Unit urges residents 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

Police investigating homicide

October 1, 2025
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