Skip to content

Man charged with robbery, assault with a weapon

A 48-year-old man has been charged with assault with a weapon following an incident Sunday morning.
Arrest stock
Stock image

THUNDER BAY -- Police have a 48-year-old man in custody following an incident at a Memorial Avenue drug store.

Thunder Bay Police Service patrol officers responded to a call early Sunday morning from the Shoppers Drug Mart on Memorial Avenue.

A male shoplifter was struggling with a security guard outside of the store. When officers arrived the accused was arrested.

Police say it is alleged that the security guard received a minor injury from a knife used by the accused during the confrontation.

The 48-year-old man was charged with robbery and assault with a weapon and remains in custody with a future court date.





push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks