UPDATE: Cumberland Street standoff concludes

July 5, 2025

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A standoff in the city's north side has concluded with the suspect being taken into custody.


Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Cumberland Street North at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, July 4, after receiving a report of a weapons incident.


Police responded and contained the area. A standoff ensued. An individual that had been held hostage with the suspect was able to exit the location earlier in the day.


The male suspect was taken into police custody on Friday night.


Members of the Ontario Provincial Police's Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) team and Emergency Response Team (ERT) provided assistance.


A visible police presence will likely remain in the area into Saturday.


Further updates will be provided when they become available.

FRAUD FRIDAY: Distraction fraud

July 25, 2025
The Thunder Bay Police Service is continuing to raise awareness of fraud schemes and scams that target local residents. Distraction fraud is a tactic used by scammers where they’ll identify targets about to use a debit or credit card, such as in a store making a purchase or at an ATM. It’s common for the scheme to have multiple individuals involved and to target elderly victims. With this fraud, perpetrators will observe their targets entering the PIN of their debit or credit cards and may discretely use video recordings to detect the number. Then, the perpetrators will distract the victim while the card is stolen. The card, with the PIN, is then quickly used to withdraw cash or make high-value purchases. Anyone who has had a debit or credit card lost or stolen should contact their financial institution immediately to prevent someone else from being able to access funds. The Thunder Bay Police Service’s Economic Crime Unit urges residents to speak to family members and friends who may be vulnerable to being targeted by fraud. Prevention is the best protection against fraud. If you are concerned about potential scams and want to learn more, please visit https://www.thunderbaypolice.ca/safety/fraud-prevention or contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre ( http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/ ) To make a fraud/cyber crime online report to the Thunder Bay Police Service, please visit: https://www.services.tryrubicon.com/thunder-bay-police-service/online-reports/report/fraud-cybercrime

Missing Person - Rainy THUNDER, 27

July 25, 2025
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Police issue renewed appeal for information on 20th anniversary of Alma Teravainen homicide

July 25, 2025
The Thunder Bay Police Service is appealing to the public for any information that can assist with the Alma TERAVAINEN homicide investigation, 20 years after her death. Alma TERAVAINEN, 67, was found deceased on Monday, July 25, 2005, inside the Harbour Terrace Variety Store which she operated in the apartment complex at 122 Cumberland Street South. Alma was well known and respected by many tenants who knew her. Following the incident, police canvassed the area, collected evidence, and conducted numerous interviews. The Major Crimes Unit is continuing to investigate the homicide. Police are urging anyone who has any information to come forward. Any new information could be the key to providing investigators with the lead needed to solve this case and provide answers to the family. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Thunder Bay Police Service at (807) 684-1200. Submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.p3tips.com .