UPDATE: Police presence near Syndicate Avenue
May 26, 2025
The Thunder Bay Police Service is continuing to conduct an investigation after responding to an area of the city's south side last week.
Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to the area of Syndicate Avenue South and New Vickers Street at about 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 23.
The body of a deceased male was located.
The Major Crimes Unit is involved in the investigation.
There is no current threat to public safety.
No further information is available at this time.
Anyone with information is asked to please 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.
TB26016170 A Thunder Bay Police Service Cyber Crime Unit investigation has resulted in multiple charges. The investigation began in May, in response to a report regarding the distribution of private images without consent, and harassment. As a result of the investigation, 36-year-old Kirsty LENNOX from Thunder Bay is facing the following charges: • Distribute intimate image without consent (three counts) • Criminal harassment – repeatedly communicate (two counts) The accused was released from custody with a future court date. The investigation into the matter remains ongoing. Anyone with information that could assist investigators is asked to please contact Detective Constable Joel Manherz at (807) 684-1200 ext. 4115. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.p3tips.com.
TB26017508 A Thunder Bay Police Service drug trafficking investigation has led to multiple charges. On May 11, 2026, officers with the Intelligence Unit with the assistance of the Community Oriented Response and Engagement (CORE) Unit and the Emergency Task Unit searched a home on Clavet Street. During the search, officers seized a quantity of suspected crack cocaine, Canadian currency and drug paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking. As a result of the investigation, 55-year-old Lynda MCCALLUM from Thunder Bay is facing the following charges: • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 • Traffic in Schedule 1 substance – cocaine • Failure to comply with release order The accused was remanded into custody following their first court appearance. The investigation remains ongoing.
TB26017520 The Thunder Bay Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 36-year-old Kelsey ANDERSON. Kelsey was last seen on May 9, 2026, around noon in the Algoma Street North area. He is described as an Indigenous male, with a slim build standing roughly 5’ 8”, with long black hair that is normally tied back, a goatee-style beard, brown eyes, with acne scars on his face. ANDERSON was last seen wearing a black and grey baseball cap, a tan hoodie, black pants, and white and grey sneakers. If you have any information about the whereabouts of this missing person, please contact police at (807) 684-1200. Submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.p3tips.com.
