Robbery investigation leads to charges

February 12, 2026

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Charges have been laid following a Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) investigation into two robberies on Thunder Bay’s north end.
 
Officers received a report of a robbery taking place on Cumberland Street South just after noon on December 30, 2025.
 
Officers spoke to staff and determined there were no injuries, and that the suspect had left the scene.
 
TBPS Break and Enter, Armed Robbery (BEAR) Unit became involved in the ongoing investigation.
 
On January 2, 2026, officers responded to a separate business in the Algoma Street area in response to another robbery that was in progress.
 
When officers responded to the area, the suspect had already left the scene.
 
Further investigation led to the BEAR Unit identifying a suspect.
 
The suspect was located and arrested on January 30, 2026, by the TBPS Emergency Task Unit with the assistance of the Ontario Provincial Police.
 
As a result of the investigation, 64-year-old Anthony FRIZZELL of Thunder Bay is facing the following charges:
 
• Robbery with theft 
• Disguise with intent (two counts) 
• Fail to comply with probation order (three counts) 
• Robbery with violence (two counts) 
• Assault causing bodily harm 
• Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm 
• Forcible confinement 
• Cruelty to animals – unnecessary pain, suffering or injury
 
Some of these charges were laid in connection to outstanding warrants, not directly related to the December 30, 2025, and January 
2, 2026, robberies.
 
The accused was remanded into custody after their first court appearance. 

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