Suspect charged with weapons offences
Police arrested a suspect after responding to an attempted robbery involving a weapon.
Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to a commercial address in the 100 block of Cumberland Street North on the afternoon of Wednesday, February 26, after receiving reports of a robbery that had just occurred.
A male suspect had entered the location and attempted to conceal merchandise. When confronted by staff, the suspect attempted to leave. Staff were able to retrieve the stolen merchandise. The suspect then brandished a knife towards staff members before leaving the store.
An officer with the Break, Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit also responded to the area and located an individual matching the suspect description.
The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Alvin O'KEESE, 41, is charged with Assault with a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose.
The accused appeared in court on Thursday and has been remanded into custody.
