Youth arrested for knifepoint robbery

A 17-year-old faces several charges after two teenagers were robbed at knifepoint over the weekend.

Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of Arthur Street West shortly after 1 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, after receiving a report of a robbery involving a weapon.

A male suspect approached two youths, brandishing a knife, and stole a bicycle.

Responding officers located a male matching the description of the suspect. The individual did not comply with officer demands and fled.

The male was again located nearby, where he was found attempting to break into an Ottawa Street residence.

The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.

A 17-year-old male has been charged with Robbery, Mischief under $5,000, Trespassing at Night, Resisting a Peace Officer, and Breach of Probation.

The identity of the accused cannot be disclosed in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

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