Update: Police seek assistance in homicide investigation

November 1, 2025

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The Thunder Bay Police Service is requesting the public's assistance in relation to the homicide of a 67-year-old victim. The incident occurred on October 30, 2025 in the 100 block of College Street in Thunder Bay.
 
Police are asking the public to report any sightings of a 2016 gray Honda CRV with Ontario Licence Plate CTDY 700. The vehicle may be outside of Thunder Bay.
 
Police responded to a 911 call received at approximately 3:00 p.m. on October 30. A 67-year-old deceased male was located at a residence in the 100 block of College Street.
 
Police believe the man may be the victim of an interrupted Break-and-Enter, and that this was not a targeted incident.
 
Anyone with information that could assist investigators is asked to call police at 807-684-1200.
 
You can supply tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.p3tips.com.
 

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Above: In September, the Thunder Bay Police Service and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) announced that joint marine patrols are underway in the Thunder Bay area.

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