(NIPIGON, ON) - On November 18, 2025, at approximately 6:15 pm, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nipigon Detachment responded to a report of gas theft from a business on Rock Bay First Nation.

Officers quickly located the suspect vehicle and discovered it had been reported stolen from Thunder Bay. Further investigation revealed additional offences.

As a result, two individuals from Thunder Bay have been charged:

Patricia WHYTE, 41, is c harged under the Criminal Code with:

• Theft under $5,000
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Possession of a Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
• Five counts of Failure to Comply with Release Order

Denis BERNARD, 41 is c harged under the Criminal Code with:

• Theft under $5,000
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Possession of a Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order

Both accused were held for a bail hearing and remain in custody.