Crime of the Week
Break Enter Theft from Compound
Crime
Stoppers is seeking your help in identifying the people responsible for the
break and enter and theft from a local Golf course.
Police responded
to Chapples golf Course on Saturday May 22 to take a report of a break and
enter to the fenced compound on the course.
It
appears the over night at least two persons scaled the fence and gained access
to the compound where the carts are stored.
Once inside the culprits rammed open the gate with one of the golf
carts.
A quick
inventory showed that 3 carts were missing.
A check of the area found one cart to be fully submerged in the McIntyre
River. There are still two golf carts
unaccounted for.
The value
of the stolen carts was placed in excess of $10,000.00 and damage to the
compound was $500.00.
If you
know who committed this break enter and theft, call Crime Stoppers.
Break and Enter - Mischief
Crime
Stoppers is looking for your help in identifying the people responsible to a
break and enter to a Northwood community center.
Police
report that sometime between 10pm May 7 and 8am May 10 persons unknown broke
into the Kinsmen Centre, 609 James Street and caused considerable damage to the
interior.
The
culprits ripped down the ceiling tiles, tore out dry wall, damaged the
ventilation conduits as well as some of the electrical conduits as well. The culprits also did considerable damage to
the washrooms and change rooms.
Various
community groups use this facility and these rooms will not be available until
repairs can be done. To put it mildly,
the damage done was senseless and will have an adverse effect on the local
soccer leagues that use the adjacent play field.
Police
report that there was a large group of people in the area just prior to 10pm on
Friday night. It is quite possible that
someone from this group may have seen someone or something and not realize it.
If you know who committed this break and enter or have heard something about this, call Crime Stoppers.
Click here to see damage done.
Break and Enter – Mischief
Crime
Stoppers is looking for your help in identifying the people responsible to a
break and enter to a Northwood community center.
Police
report that sometime between 10pm May 7 and 8am May 10 persons unknown broke
into the Kinsmen Centre, 609 James Street and caused considerable damage to the
interior.
The
culprits ripped down the ceiling tiles, tore out dry wall, damaged the
ventilation conduits as well as some of the electrical conduits as well. The culprits also did considerable damage to
the washrooms and change rooms.
Various
community groups use this facility and these rooms will not be available until
repairs can be done. To put it mildly,
the damage done was senseless and will have an adverse effect on the local
soccer leagues that use the adjacent play field.
Police
report that there was a large group of people in the area just prior to 10pm on
Friday night. It is quite possible that
someone from this group may have seen someone or something and not realize it.
If you know who committed this break and enter or have heard something about this, call Crime Stoppers.
Click here to see damage done.
Robbery at Shoppers Drug Mart (P10023393)
Police
are looking for your help in identifying the male responsible for the armed
robbery of a South Side Pharmacy.
On March
14, 2010 police responded to the Shoppers Drug Mart located on N. Edward
Street. Information indicated the store
had been robbed at gunpoint. Police
searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.
Witness
statements indicated that the suspect walked up the to pharmacy counter, handed
the pharmacist a note and demanded to be given the drugs on the list. The suspect indicated this was to be
completed in a specific time frame.
When the pharmacist did not react fast enough, he produced a small
handgun stored in his waistband of his pants.
The
suspect was given an undisclosed amount of prescription medication and then
left the store. There were no injuries
reported for this incident.
Witnesses
and video surveillance describe the suspect as follows: Caucasian male, 5’5”
tall, thin, shallow cheeks he was last seen wearing the following, aviator type
sunglasses, dark blue toque rolled up and a tan colour shirt/jacket and had a
messenger type bag with him.
If you
know the identity of this individual, call Crime Stoppers.
Dorion Inn Fire
Through Crime Stoppers investigators are looking for your help in the investigation of a fire that destroyed a well known local highway landmark.
During
the early afternoon hours of Friday, the 8th of May 2009, the Dorion
Inn located just west of Nipigon at the junction of the Trans Canada Highway
and Hwy. 628; the road into Red Rock, burned to the ground. Fortunately no one was hurt in the fire but
the loss is extensive.
Investigators
are interested in any information about the fire and particularly from those
persons that may have witnessed the fire or were in the area of the Inn or
visiting the adjoining store between noon and 3:00 P.M. on Friday, the 8th
of May 2009. Your information is
important and it could help investigators.
If
you have any information that can help…call Crime Stoppers! In addition to any reward monies by Crime
Stoppers, Intact Insurance is offering a reward of $10,000.00. For information on the $10,000.00 reward
call 1-416-433-8272.
Break and Enter (P10030409)
Crime Stoppers is seeking your help in identifying the female responsible for a north side break and enter to a convenience store.
Monday April 19 at 530am police responded to an intrusion alarm to a north side convenience store. Police found that a brick had smashed the window out. Investigation found no one to be in the store.
Surveillance video showed that a female had entered the store and made off with an undisclosed amount of cash and merchandise.
The culprit is described as female, short and thin, with long black hair. She was wearing a lime green jacket and a dark colour hoodie, light blue jeans with white runners. She also had a bandana covering her face.
If you
can identify this female from the video surveillance, please call Crime
Stoppers.
Suspicious Fire - Club 777
Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a suspicious fire that destroyed a south side bar and apartment complex.
On Jan 30 Thunder Bay Fire & Rescue responded to a fire at the old Club 777 located on Simpson and Miles Street. Upon arrival, the building was found to be engulfed by the fire and was later determined that the fire was to advance and it was to be contained to this building.
The business located on the main floor had been closed for sometime. As well there were no tenants in the apartments located on the upper floors. The building was dormant and unused at the time of the fire.
The fire destroyed the building and due to all the damage, the subsequent investigation was unable to determine the cause of the fire. It is definitely a fire of suspicious origin.
If you have any information on how this fire started call crime Stoppers.
Theft of Tail Gate
Crime Stoppers is looking for information on the person responsible for the theft of a truck tailgate.
The victim reports that while his vehicle was parked overnight in the auto dealers’ lot, to have routine service in the morning, the tailgate was stolen.
The tailgate in question was taken from a 2009 F-250 Harley Davidson Edition. The tailgate was described as black with the Harley Davidson logo.
Although this is a standard tailgate, the special paint and logo’s make it unique.
If you know the identity of the person who stole this tailgate or know the location of the stolen tailgate, do the right thing and call crime stoppers.
Arson
Crime Stoppers is seeking your help in identifying the 4 males responsible for an arson at a south side salvage yard.
On January 16th police and fire attended at Buck’s Auto as it was reported a number of vehicles were on fire. On arrival it was learned that 9 scrap automobiles have been set on fire.
Video surveillance showed 4 males entering the salvage yard prior to the vehicles being set on fire. After setting the cars on fire it appeared that the four males made their getaway by crossing the river.
If you
know who committed this arson, please do the right thing and call crime
stoppers. Your anonymous tip could earn
you a cash reward.
Mischief to Coin Operated Machines
Crime Stoppers is seeking your help in identifying the persons responsible for a number of mischiefs to coin operated washing machines.
Thunder Bay Police report that a number of coin-operated washing machines have been damaged in the past couple of weeks. Police report that the coin boxes to these machines are being torn open with the coins being removed. Although the thieves are not getting a lot of cash, the damage is being estimated in the thousands to fix these machines. Not to mention the inconvenience to the people who need to use these machines.
If you
know who is committing these mischiefs or have heard someone bragging about
these crimes, do the right thing and call Crime Stoppers.
Vending machine Thefts
Crime Stoppers is asking for your help in identifying a male responsible for a number of thefts from vending machines.
Thunder Bay Police have received a number of complaints of money being removed from vending machines located in different locations in the city. It was after all these reports were looked at and video surveillance was viewed, it was discovered that one male appears responsible for all these thefts.
This same male is wearing the same jacket in the surveillance video. The jacket is a long two-tone jacket. The bottom portion is white with the top part being blue.
If you
know who this male is, do the right thing and call Crime Stoppers.
Robbery
Robbery (P10010828)
Crime Stoppers is looking for your help in identifying the male/female team responsible for a robbery committed at knife point.
Thunder Bay Police report that on Tuesday January 5,2010, a male was robbed at knife point just after getting money from an ATM. The male had used the ATM and was heading to his vehicle.
Prior to getting into his vehicle he was approached by a male. The male demanded money and produced what was believed to be a knife. A second person, a female was standing behind the male suspect during this time. The money was given to the robber, who fled on foot north bound across Red River Road then east bound to Algoma Street. The female fled north bound as well but headed towards Court Street.
The male suspect is described as a N/C male in his mid 20’s approximately 5’7” tall with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a dark burgundy or very dark red windbreaker with a solid single white stripe down the arms.
The female suspect was described as Caucasian, 5’3” tall thin build in her early 20’s. She was last seen wearing a baby blue winter jacket with trim on the hood.
If you can identify these suspects or have heard who committed this robbery, do the right thing and call Crime Stoppers.
Bus Shelter Vandalism
The Thunder Bay Police and Crime Stoppers are seeking you help in identifying the people responsible for a number of bus shelters being vandalized.
Thunder Bay Police report that no less then 15-bus shelters were vandalized from Friday November 13 to Saturday November 14. Bus shelters on both sides of the city were targeted and all had the glass smashed out.
Apart from being very stupid, there appears to be no reason for these acts of mischief. Now, transit riders and city taxpayers will pay to have these shelters fixed. Does that seem fair?
Crime Stoppers will pay double the reward for every name that is given and can be shown, through a police investigation, to be a viable suspect in these mischiefs.
If you know who
did this, or heard someone bragging about it, call Crime Stoppers!
Stolen Trailer
Stolen utility trailer P09063797
Crime Stoppers is seeking your help in locating a stolen utility trailer.
Winmar Construction reported to the Thunder Bay Police the theft of a utility trailer. The trailer was taken sometime between September 5 and the 8th .
The trailer was described as all black (just recently painted) single axel with 3� siding panels. At the time of the theft the trailer had the following plate attached, C7324T and the VIN number is� FILE- 167672188�
If you have seen this trailer call Crime Stoppers.
Mischief to Security Cameras (P09067096)
Crime Stoppers is looking for your help in identifying the male responsible for damaging two security cameras located at the Boulevard Lake Dam.On September 24 at approximately 300am an unknown male climb onto the roof of the storage building at the Boulevard lake Dam. This male then proceeded to disable the two cameras with the aid of a hatchet.
Although this male was caught on video, he was prepared for this event by concealing his appearance by hiding his face with sunglasses, bandanna and a hoodie.
Damage to the cameras was estimated to be $3000.00. At this time police are at a loss to explain this mischief as the only damage found in the area were the two cameras.
Crime stoppers ask if you know who did this senseless mischief or have heard someone bragging about it, do the right thing and call crime stoppers. Your anonymous call could earn you a cash reward!
Theft of Sign
Provincial Police at Thunder Bay Detachment are looking to recover a stolen artistic sign.
The large sign depicting a raised eagle head was removed from the end of a cabin driveway on Hicks Lake Road; an area off of Hwy. # 527, sometime between 7:30 on Friday, the 18th of September and 4:00 P.M on Saturday, the 19th.
The sign, signed by artist Dave Mancuso, is made of birch, and it measures approximately 4 x 2 feet and is 4 to 6 inches thick. The title Eagles Nest is burned into the wood.
The sign was bolted to a cement pad and it appears to have been forcibly removed with the use of a truck or four wheeler.
If you have any information on this theft�call Crime Stoppers!
click here for picture of sign
Theft-Over
Crime Stoppers is looking for your help in identifying the persons responsible for the theft of computer network switches or the location of these stolen switches.
The Thunder Bay Police Criminal Investigation Branch is looking into the theft of computer networking switches from the Bowater Facility. A number of switches have been discovered stolen and missing. The value of these switches is in excess of #30,000.00
The switches are described as follows: Catalyst 3750G, series POE-48CAD5 the following serial numbers: FOC11491SR FOC120847HA, FOC124343BS, FOC12434W2AN, FOC1243W3AT.
As this is an open case, investigators are following up on a number of leads and interviewing persons of interest. If you have purchased a network switch in the recent past and thought you got a great deal, please check the serial number to ensure you are not in possession of stolen property.
If you have any knowledge on those responsible or know the location of these network switches, do the right thing and call Crime Stoppers!
Vehicle Arsons
Arson to vehicles (P09020508/P09020511)
Crime Stoppers is looking for your help in identifying those responsible for two vehicle arsons committed on the city's south side.
City police responded to the Cumming Street area on Feb 25 @0400 hrs. A vehicle was reported to be on fire. As there appeared to be nothing wrong with the truck arson is believed to be the cause of the fire.
A short time later, City police responded to the Redwood Ave area as a second truck had been set on fire. Arson is again the cause for this fire and in this case a burnt rag was found stuffed in the gas tank filler door.
In both cases the vehicles were total right offs and it is most fortunate that no one was hurt in these blazes.
If you know who set these fires, do the right thing and call Crime Stoppers!
Found Rings
Thunder Bay Police are looking for the public to help identify the owners of some seized jewelry.
Thunder Bay Police are looking to identify the owners of three rings seized as property obtained by crime. It is believed these rings were taken from residential break and enters. It is unknown when they were stolen. It is believed they were taken from the County Park Area.
If you can identify the rings and know the owners or if you recognize the rings as yours, call the Thunder Bay Police at 684-1200 ask for the community response team.
Robbery - Prescription Meds (P09012787)
Crime Stoppers is seeking your help in identifying the male responsible for a robbery in the Victoria Ville Mall area.
January 15, 2009 found the Thunder Bay Police investigating a robbery in which the victim's prescription medication was taken from her. This robber occurred on the city's south side in the Vickers/Donald Street area.
The victim told police she was on Vickers Street when an unknown male came up behind her. He grabbed her right arm and then reached into her jacket pocket with his right hand and removed her prescription medication. He then fled eastbound on Donald Street.
The suspect male was described as 6'4" tall thin build, wearing a black jacket with a hood, blue jeans and was believed to be in his twenty's. This suspect also had a tattoo on the back of his right hand.
If you know the identity of this male, call Crime Stoppers!
Mischief
Provincial Police at Thunder Bay Detachment continue to investigate a costly and senseless act of mischief to school property.
Sometime over the weekend of Saturday, January the 3rd and the late afternoon of Sunday the 4th ten windows on the west side of the north wing of Gorham-Ware Public School were smashed. Damage is estimated at several thousand dollars.
Gorham-Ware School is located on Kam Current Road just off of the Dog Lake Road in Gorham Twp.
Observed in an area near these windows were a set of truck tires and two sets of snow machine tracks.
If you have any information on those responsible for this crime - call Crime Stoppers!
Robbery (P09011180)
Crime Stoppers and the Thunder Bay Police are looking for your assistance in identifying the male responsible for an armed robbery.
Jan 6,2009 found the victim walking north in the laneway adjacent to Brodie Street. A male approached the victim and the male demanded the victim turn over his money.
When the would be robber was told there was no money, he pulled out what was described as a small black hand gun. The victim was then thrown on the ground. His mp3 player, a small amount of cash and his bus pass were taken. The culprit then fled on foot through Patterson Park to the Syndicate Street area.
The robber was described as male approximately 5'10" tall, with a heavy muscular build. He had shaved brown hair and had a moustache. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie/blue vest and black jeans.
If you can identify the person responsible for this robber, do the right thing and call Crime Stoppers!
Crime Proofing the Home
While there is no way to guarantee your home will not be the target of a determined thief, there are things you can do that will not mark your home as a crime of opportunity to some aspiring thief.
If your going to be away from your home for an extended period of time during the winter months you should consider the following tips to help crime proof your house.
Ensure your mail is picked up everyday. Have a neighbour or family member attend your house daily to remove the delivered mail. If this is not an option, have your mail stopped.
Have your driveway and walkway shoveled after a snowfall. Nothing says 'nobody home then a snow covered walkway.
Place electrical appliances such as lamps and televisions and radios on variable timers. With random patterns it is difficult to determine if anyone is in fact home.
Allow your neighbours or family to place their excess garbage on your property on pick up day. This will make someone think, if no one is home, why is there garbage to be picked up.
Lastly if not cost prohibited, consider having an alarm installed. There are many reputable companies in the area with a variety of pricing available. Some may even qualify for a reduction in your home owners insurance.
If you have any information on any unsolved crime, call Crime Stoppers @ 1 800 222 8477.
How Crime Stoppers Works
Crime Stoppers is a non profit, charitable organization that is not a police program.Crime Stoppers pays cash for information that our Law enforcement partners have found to be useful. In either solving crimes or by bring new information (intelligence) that was unknown to the agency.
Remember your call is anonymous. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to caller id or taped lines. In fact, any information that will point to the gender of the caller is not included in any tips sent to our partners for investigation or follow up.
Once a caller has given the information to Crime Stoppers, they are assigned a onetime use id number. It is this number that will identify the caller to the Crime Stoppers program coordinator.
Callers must remember to contact Crime Stoppers to see if their tip is eligible for a reward. If the caller never calls to enquire about the status of the tip, the reward issued can never be given out. Also caller must remember the id number issued or reward cannot be issued.
In order to pay out these rewards, Crime Stoppers relies on donations from the public and support in our fund raising activities. Crime Stoppers receives no Government funding for this.
So if you have any information on any unsolved crime, remember your call is anonymous, you never have to reveal your identity; you never have to testify in court call Crime Stoppers.
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Thursday January 17,
2008 is the date of the Crime Stoppers annual Charity Hockey Game. This year
will see a rematch of the Police All-stars vs. The Thunder Bay Professional
Firefighters. The game will be at the FortWilliam Gardens @7:00 pm. Hope to see everyone there!
