(THUNDER BAY, ON) On Friday, September 26, 2014 at approximately 8:24 am, officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle and persons on Lakeshore Drive in the Municipality of Shuniah.
Officers attended the area and located the vehicle and occupants in question.
Further investigation revealed the vehicle was stolen from an address in Thunder Bay. It was also discovered that inside the vehicle were several stolen items including a bicycle, gas cans and an air compressor. A motorbike had also been stolen and was recovered as well. All recovered property was returned to the rightful owners.
Duane TANGIE, 34 years of age, from Thunder Bay was arrested and charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5000 (x 2) contrary to the Criminal Code.
Jordan CONNELL, 18 years of age, from Thunder Bay was arrested and charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5000 (x 2) and Theft under $5000 contrary to the Criminal Code.
Both were held in custody for a video court appearance.
The OPP want to thank the concerned citizen who reported the suspicious activity. The OPP cannot stress enough the importance of the timely call advising of suspicious activity taking place in the area at that moment. Many times these types of calls are advised well after the fact making it difficult for police to investigate and perhaps affect an arrest.
If you observe any suspicious behaviour in your neighbourhood, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.