Taxi driver assaulted, vehicle stolen

January 29, 2025

Police have arrested a suspect after a taxi driver was the victim of an assault and vehicle theft.

Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to the area of Leslie Avenue and Black Bay Road shortly before 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 28, after receiving reports of a robbery in progress.

 

A male taxi driver had been assaulted by a male suspect before the suspect stole his vehicle.

 

The victim sustained injuries that are considered serious but not life threatening.

 

A suspect was located and resisted arrest before initially fleeing from officers but was later found while attempting to continue to evade police and was taken into custody.

 

Alexander Richard ROSS, 33, is charged with Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Break and Enter with Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence, Resist Arrest, Obstruct Police, Breach of Probation, and Operation of a Vehicle While Prohibited x2.

 

The accused appeared in court on Wednesday and has been remanded into custody with a future appearance date.

Fraud Friday: ATM cash-trapping scams

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The Thunder Bay Police Service is reminding residents to be cautious when using automated teller machines (ATMs) following reports of a cash-trapping scam in other communities. No cases of this type have been reported to the Thunder Bay Police Service at this time. This advisory is being shared to help the public recognize the potential risk and take precautions. In a cash-trapping scam, a device is placed over or inside an ATM’s cash dispenser. The machine may appear to complete the withdrawal, but the cash is held by the device. A fraudster can then return and collect it after the customer leaves. Protect yourself: • Check the ATM for loose parts, unusual attachments, or signs of tampering. • Use ATMs in well-lit, high-traffic locations whenever possible. • If cash is not dispensed, do not leave immediately. Contact your financial institution using a trusted number and report the problem to the ATM operator. • Review your account and promptly report any transaction you do not recognize. If an ATM appears to have been tampered with, do not use it. Report suspicious activity to the Thunder Bay Police Service. If you have lost money or disclosed banking information, contact your financial institution immediately and report the incident to police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm).

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