Suspects in business break-and-enter arrested

March 25, 2025

A pair of suspects have been arrested after a north-side business was broken into last month.

Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to a business on Villa Street during the early morning hours of February 26, 2025, to respond to an alarm.

 

Responding officers found that the business had been broken into and was damaged, with merchandise stolen. The suspects had left prior to police arrival.

 

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

 

The investigation led to two suspects being identified. A female suspect was arrested on Wednesday, March 12. A male suspect was arrested on Tuesday, March 25.

 

Carrie O'KEESE, 36, is charged with Break and Enter to Commit an Indictable Offence and Theft under $5,000.

 

Eugene SABOURIN, 52, is charged with Break and Enter to Commit an Indictable Offence, Theft under $5,000, Mischief under $5,000, and Failure to Comply with Probation Order.

 

The accused were both remanded into custody following their first court appearances with future dates scheduled.

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