THUNDER BAY — One person has been arrested in connection with a hostage taking and standoff in the city's north end.
Police confirmed just after midnight that a male suspect was taken into custody Friday night.
Investigators and negotiators from both the Thunder Bay Police Services and the OPP were on the scene for almost 15 hours while the standoff took place in a building along the 100 block of Cumberland Street.
Officers responded to the call for service involving a weapon at around 8:30 a.m. on Friday.
At around 3:30 p.m. police informed media the hostage exited the building. No details were made available regarding any injuries to the hostage.
The standoff continued for several more hours, with residents asked to continue avoiding the area.
It was shortly before 11 p.m. that police reopened the street and some officers were seen clearing the scene.
A visible police presence is expected to remain in the area into Saturday.
Police said they will provide further updates when they become available.
