Two local residents facing charges following multiple break and enters on Thunder Bay's south end

December 18, 2025

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An investigation into multiple break and enters at a local business on the city’s south end has led to charges.
 
On December 16, officers on patrol responded to a report of a break and enter taking place at a business on James Street South around 1:40 a.m.
 
A pedestrian in the area saw two people breaking into a business.
 
Responding officers found that one of the windows of the front door of the business had been broken and merchandise was stolen.
 
The suspects had left prior to police arrival.
 
The Break and Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit became involved in the ongoing investigation.
 
Further investigation led to two suspects being located and arrested later that same day.
 
The investigation determined that the suspects were involved in a total of four incidents at the same location between December 3, and December 16.
 
As a result of the investigation, 36-year-old Megan Towedo from Thunder Bay has been charged with:
 
• Break and Enter x4 
• Disguise with intent x4
 
32-year-old Dakota Sagutch from Thunder Bay is also facing the following charges:
 
• Break and Enter x4 
• Disguise with intent x3 
• Breach of Probation x4
 
The accused remain in custody with future court dates.

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