THUNDER BAY -- Police have arrested two people and are searching for a third suspect who are allegedly responsible for a series of break-ins and thefts from businesses across the city.
Thunder Bay police on Friday said they have arrested and charged two local men following an investigation into a dozen incidents that took place over the span of more than a month.
A third individual, who police are urging to turn himself in, remains at large.
The break-ins took place between Jan. 6 and Feb. 11, with police looking to 12 individual incidents.
Police were able to identify three suspects, leading to two search warrants being executed.
Gary Paul Townsend, 31, is charged with seven counts of breaking, entering and committing, 10 counts of non-compliance with a probation order and two counts of theft under $5,000, along with one count each of possession of a stolen credit card, fraud under $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, disguise with intent, mischief over $5,000 and mischief under $5,000.
Cody Alexander Ewing-Millard, 26, is facing one count of breaking, entering and committing.
Police said more charges are pending for both of the suspects.
The accused are in custody and have court appearances scheduled for Friday. The allegations have not been proven in court.
