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Police arrest armed robbery suspect

A woman has been arrested following an afternoon robbery on the city's south side.
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NEWS RELEASE
THUNDER BAY POLICE SERVICE
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A 38-year-old Thunder Bay woman has been charged in connection with a robbery at a Franklin Street variety store.

A store clerk was confronted by the woman who was armed with needle, just after 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday October 13, 2020. The woman was able to make off with cash and the employee was not injured. Uniform Patrol officers arrived in the area within minutes of a 911 call, but were unable to locate the suspect.

In a follow up investigation by the TBPS B.E.A.R. Unit (Break & Enter & Robbery), the identity of the suspect was established and an arrest warrant was issued. The woman was located on October 14, 2020 at 10:21 p.m. at a George Street residence by Uniform Patrol officers who were at the address on an unrelated matter.

38-year-old Lindsay Anne HYMERS is charged with Robbery, Disguise with Intent and Breach of Probation. HYMERS remains in custody with a future court date.




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