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Hibernation is on hold as the B.E.A.R. Unit strikes again
[371 words] 12/19/2025 4:35am
Members of the Break Enter and Robbery (B.E.A.R.) Unit have arrested an individual following an investigation into a stolen vehicle. On December 18, 2025, officers observed a vehicle that had been reported stolen on December 14, 2025. The vehicle was parked at an address on Frood Road when an individual exited the building a walked to the vehicle. Officers approached the individual on foot while a
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Officers respond to unknown trouble at housing complex off Fielding Street
[344 words] 12/18/2025 4:03am
Around 8:55 a.m. on December 17, 2025, our 9-1-1 Emergency Communication Centre received a call from an open line where two individuals were heard yelling and one of the individuals stated that he had a gun. Patrol officers were dispatched to the housing complex on Cambrian Village Road off Fielding Street as it was determined that the call originated from one of the residential units. Officers se
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24-year-old man arrested and charged after Robbery at convenience store on Elm Street
[415 words] 12/17/2025 3:38am
Around 10:40 a.m. on December 16, 2025, officers responded to a Robbery at a convenience store on Elm Street at Beatty Street. A 63-year-old, man (employee) was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being hit in the head with a bottle and assaulted by the person responsible for incident. The individual responsible for the Robbery fled on foot prior to police arrival. Off
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BEAR Unit arrests multiple prolific offenders in series of thefts from L.C.B.O.’s
[371 words] 12/11/2025 6:50am
Over the past two weeks, the Break, Enter and Robbery (B.E.A.R) Unit has arrested multiple individuals believed to be responsible for a significant series of thefts targeting local L.C.B.O. locations. It is believed that the total loss value is over $30,000. Over the past several months, L.C.B.O. stores across Greater Sudbury have experienced an increase of theft-related incidents. Through a coord
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Ongoing efforts by the B.E.A.R Unit leads to high-profile arrests and safer streets
[358 words] 10/30/2025 7:14am
The Greater Sudbury Police Service Break, Enter and Robbery (B.E.A.R) Unit remains committed to community safety and well-being through proactive policing, intelligence-led enforcement, and strengthening partnerships that enhance public safety across Ontario. Recently, the BEAR Unit has been involved in high-profile investigations and arrests, identifying and apprehending prolific offenders respon
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BEAR Unit recovers $73,250 in stolen property after residential B&E’s
[343 words] 10/23/2025 6:30am
On October 4, 2025, officers responded to a Break and Enter at a residence in the South End of Greater Sudbury where a significant amount of jewelry and electronic equipment were stolen from the home. As part of the ongoing investigation, officers in the Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit identified the individual believed to be responsible and connected the individual to a separate residential B
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Five youths arrested in relation to Robbery on Bancroft Drive
[297 words] 9/12/2025 6:46am
Just after 8:40 p.m. on September 11, 2025, officers were dispatched to Bancroft Drive in relation to a Robbery. Information provided was that a group of youth had entered a convenience store and stole cases of alcohol. When the employee approached the youth outside the convenience store, one of the youths displayed what was described as a handgun. The youths fled the area on foot prior to police
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BEAR Unit arrests individual in connection to 15 commercial B&E’s
[265 words] 8/29/2025 11:20am
On August 28, 2025, detectives from our Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit concluded an investigation into an individual who is believed to be involved in at least 15 commercial Break and Enters between July 23 and August 27, 2025. These incidents primarily occurred in New Sudbury and the South End where the individual responsible used an object to smash a window of the business to gain access to
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Greater Sudbury Police Arrest Two Individuals in Connection with Grandparent Scam
[465 words] 8/20/2025 8:29am
The Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) has arrested two individuals in connection to a grandparent scam, following two separate incidents reported on August 19th, 2025. At approximately 5:10 p.m. on August 19th, 2025, GSPS received a report from a community member who had been contacted by an individual claiming to be her grandson. The “grandson” stated he was in jail and requested a substantia
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BEAR Unit seizes over $200,000 in stolen property during search warrant in Wahnapitae
[244 words] 8/15/2025 9:25am
On August 9, 2025, detectives from our Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit concluded an investigation into an individual who was believed to be involved in at least five significant property-related crimes between 2015 and 2025. Detectives from the Integrated Crime Section executed a search warrant at an address in Wahnapitae in relation to the investigation. During the search, detectives seized o
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Officers arrest and charge two individuals after Robbery with a firearm in Garson
[377 words] 7/17/2025 4:48am
On July 9, 2025, officers were dispatched to a residence in Garson in relation to a Robbery with a firearm. Information provided was that two individuals attended the residence where a verbal altercation took place with those present inside the home. One of the individuals displayed a handgun while the other individual stole personal items from the victims. The two individuals then fled the scene
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18-year-old man arrested and charged after Robbery on the Kingsway
[253 words] 4/29/2025 9:08am
Just before 10:55 a.m. this morning, April 29, 2025, officers were dispatched to a store on the Kingsway in relation to a Robbery in progress. Information provided was that an individual entered the store, stole a packaged desktop computer and threatened staff by stating he was armed with a knife. The individual then fled on foot prior to police arrival. Officers arrived in the area and located th
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Officers investigating shots fired on Notre Dame Avenue
[194 words] 1/23/2025 3:00am
Shortly after 2:00 p.m., on January 22, 2025, the Greater Sudbury Police Service responded to multiple reports of gunshots in the area of Notre Dame Avenue at Bond Street. When officers arrived in the area it was learned that a collision had occurred involving two vehicles and a black Chevrolet Avalanche on Bond Street, and that gunshots had been fired from the Avalanche during the incident. It wa
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Two Men Arrested and Charged after Hate-Motivated Assault on Cedar Street
[410 words] 12/23/2024 10:55am
At around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 15th, 2024, the Greater Sudbury Police Service received reports of a disturbance on Cedar Street involving two males who assaulted two other males in an unprovoked attack. During the assault, the suspects uttered racial slurs while one of the suspects removed a garment of religious significance from one of the victims. The victims sustained minor injuries as
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33-year-old, man charged with Internet Child Exploitation-related offences
[165 words] 12/19/2024 5:45am
On December 18, 2024, the Greater Sudbury Police Internet Child Exploitation Unit and Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit executed a Search Warrant at a residence in Greater Sudbury. As a result of the investigation, 33-year-old, Josh Ackerland was arrested and charged with the following offences: Possession of Child Pornography Access Child Pornography Make Available Child Pornography Josh Acke
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Officers arrest two individuals for assault and extortion
[589 words] 10/21/2024 6:03am
Shortly after 4:40 a.m. on October 18, 2024, police were contacted in relation to an assault and theft reported after the fact. Information provided was that between 12:30 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. two individuals had attended a residence on Francis Street in Hanmer where they assaulted and threatened an individual inside the home with a baseball bat. The two individuals took the person’s wallet, cellpho
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35-year-old, man arrested and charged with Aggravated Asssault after stabbing on Larch Street
[340 words] 10/15/2024 4:07am
Just before 2:30 a.m. on October 12, 2024, an altercation took place between an individual and a group of people in the area of Minto Street and Larch Street. During the altercation, a man displayed a knife and stabbed a man in the back. The individual fled prior to police arriving on scene. The victim sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries. He was transported to the hospital for medi
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22-year-old arrested and charged with Robbery after incident on Lasalle Boulevard
[277 words] 9/26/2024 6:14am
Around 8:30 a.m. on September 25, 2024, officers were dispatched to a business on Lasalle Boulevard regarding a Robbery. Information provided was that an individual entered the store, threatened an employee, and demanded money. The individual then fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. Just before 9:15 a.m. officers located an individual on Gary Street matching the description of the person resp
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Requesting assistance to locate wanted party 36-year-old Brent Bertrand
[334 words] 9/13/2024 6:26am
UPDATE Around 1:45 p.m. on September 13, 2024, Detectives from the Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit located and arrested 36-year-old, Brent Bertrand on Pharand Street. We would like to commend the efforts of those involved in this investigation for quickly locating and arresting a violent offender. ORIGINAL We are requesting the public’s assistance to locate 36-year-old, Brent Bertrand (image a
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Multiple people arrested in connection to Home Invasions
[597 words] 8/6/2024 7:14am
Just before 2:30 a.m. on August 3, 2024, officers were dispatched to a residential unit on St. Charles Street in relation to a Home Invasion. Information provided was that individuals armed with guns were breaking into the residence. Upon arrival, it was determined that the individuals responsible had fled the scene. Based on the investigation, it was further determined that a separate Home Invasi
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Three individuals arrested and charged in relation to Home Invasion on Colonial Court
[447 words] 7/4/2024 8:22am
Around 1:30 a.m. on July 3, 2024, officers were dispatched to a Home Invasion on Colonial Court. Information provided was that a group of masked individuals broke into the residence and assaulted the resident inside the home. While assaulting the resident, one of the individuals displayed and discharged a firearm. The group of individuals then stole personal items belonging to the resident and fle
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BEAR Unit seizes over $25,500 in illicit drugs after driver tries to flee scene of collision
[444 words] 5/7/2024 11:41am
On May 3, 2024, members of the Break, Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit observed a motor vehicle with unauthorized license plates being driven on MR35 in Chelmsford. Detectives from the BEAR Unit requested the assistance of Patrol Operations to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle. Upon seeing the marked police cruiser, the driver began driving at a high rate of speed Elm Street. Due to the driver’s
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Barricaded person taken into custody without incident in Wahnapitae
[334 words] 4/11/2024 5:46am
Around 11:45 a.m. on April 10, 2024, officers were dispatched to a residence in Wahnapitae in relation to an individual wanted for a Robbery that occurred on April 5, 2024 at an establishment on Lasalle Boulevard. When officers arrived on scene, the individual barricaded himself inside the residence. Patrol officers made multiple attempts to establish communications with the individual inside the
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34-year-old woman arrested and charged after Robbery on Lorne Street
[280 words] 3/21/2024 11:05am
Just before 9:50 a.m. this morning, March 21, 2024, officers were dispatched to a store on Lorne Street in relation to a Weapons complaint. Information provided was that an individual had entered the store, approached the cash, displayed what was believed to be a firearm and demanded money and cigarettes. No one was physically injured during the interaction. The individual fled the scene on foot w
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BEAR Unit seizes $59,000 in drugs, over $60,000 cash and $20,000 in stolen property
[461 words] 3/11/2024 9:48am
On March 8, 2024, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit concluded an investigation into an individual who was believed to be involved in property-related crimes throughout Ontario. Detectives from the Integrated Crime Section with the assistance of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) arrested a 32-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman on property relat
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Detectives arrest 37-year-old in connection to home invasion and robbery
[495 words] 1/12/2024 12:30pm
On January 11, 2024, Detectives from the Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit of our Integrated Crime Section located and arrested 37-year-old, Christopher Ost from British Columbia in relation to a home invasion that occurred on December 5, 2023 on Haig Street in Sudbury and a robbery that occurred on January 9, 2024 on Paris Street in Sudbury. 37-year-old, Christopher Ost has been charged with th
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GSPS Media Release - Alarm at bank in Lively turn out to be an attempted money heist
[228 words] 1/12/2024 10:44am
Shortly after 10:15 p.m. on January 11, 2024, officers were dispatched to a bank on Main Street in Lively in relation to a Break and Enter. Information provided was that the bank’s security provider had received multiple alarms resulting in security being sent to the business. When security arrived at the business, individuals were seen fleeing the ATM vestibule. Upon arrival, officers entered the
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Integrated Crime Team seizes loaded handgun and over $16,000 in drugs during Search Warrant
[731 words] 12/22/2023 9:56am
On September 16th, 2023, just before 1:00 a.m., the Greater Sudbury Police Service received a call for service in relation to a Weapons complaint. Information provided was that three men, one of which was armed with a handgun, were observed entering a residence on Bruce Avenue in Greater Sudbury in what was believed to be a home invasion. The men subsequently left the residence a few minutes later
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Youth arrested and charged after Robbery on Metcalfe Avenue
[334 words] 11/1/2023 9:27am
Around 8:30 p.m. on October 31, 2023, two youths carrying their Halloween candy were in a park on Metcalfe Avenue in Garson when they were approached by two youths dressed in all black, wearing tactical style vests and masks. One of the two masked youths grabbed the bag of candy from the other youths and started to run away. The two youths attempted to chase the two masked youths, however as they
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Officers arrest individual for Robbery and (birthday boy) K9 Roy recovers stolen cash
[295 words] 11/1/2023 6:15am
Shortly before 8:55 p.m. on October 31, 2023, officers were dispatched to a Robbery that had just occurred at a convenience store on Regent Street. Information provided was that an individual entered the store, approached the counter, displayed a knife and demanded money. As the employee was attempting to gather the cash, the individual grabbed the till from the register and fled the store on foot
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Lions Eye in the Sky Recording Leads to Identification and Arrest of Two Individuals
[686 words] 10/2/2023 11:49am
UPDATE The third suspect involved in this incident has been identified as 20-year old Brandon Leclair-Davey of Greater Sudbury and is believed to be actively evading Police. He has been charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada: Robbery with Violence Failure to Comply with Release Order Failure to Comply with Probation Order Brandon Leclair-Davey (pictured) is descri
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23-year-old arrested for Attempt Murder after stabbing on Pine Street
[332 words] 6/12/2023 10:29am
Just before 9:40 a.m. on June 11, 2023, officers were dispatched to the area of Elm Street at Lorne Street in relation to a weapons complaint. Information provided was that a man appeared to have been stabbed and required medical attention. Upon arrival officers located the 29-year-old man who was transported to hospital by City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services with serious, life-threatening
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Over $205,680 worth of drugs & handgun seized after traffic stop on vehicle involved in thefts
[699 words] 5/23/2023 9:07am
In April, the Greater Sudbury Police Service received two theft complaints involving what is believed to be the same suspect vehicle. Information provided was that on April 18, 2023, a flat bed trailer and a Bobcat mini excavator were stolen from a business on O’Neil Drive West in Garson and on April 25, 2023, a generator was stolen from a business on Maley Drive. In both situations, it is believe
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Three People Arrested After Robbery in Laneway
[521 words] 3/22/2023 6:27am
Around 5:50 p.m. on March 21, 2023, officers were dispatched to the area of Old City Hall Lane in relation to a robbery that had just occurred. Upon arrival officers located a 39-year-old man who had sustained serious injuries from the attack. He was transported to hospital by City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services. Through the investigation it was determined that three individuals had violent
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33-Year Old Steven Derkacz Wanted on Outstanding Arrest Warrant for Robbery and Assault
[579 words] 2/24/2023 7:07am
UPDATE ARRESTED: 33-Year Old Steven Derkacz has been located and arrested by the GSPS. We would like to thank the public for their assistance in this matter. ORIGINAL The Greater Sudbury Police Service is appealing to the public to assist in locating 33-year old Steven Derkacz, who has been identified as the man responsible for three robberies and an assault in Hanmer. Steven is described as a
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You can run but you can’t hide
[260 words] 2/8/2023 4:44am
Around 7:50 p.m. on February 7, 2023, officers were dispatched to a business on National Street in relation to a Break and Enter that had just taken place. Information provided was that two individuals were located inside the business’s fenced compound attempting to steal a vehicle. They fled on foot prior to police arrival. Officers conducted a K9 track in the area and while on the track a commun
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Wild Wild West - 37 year old man arrested and charged in connection to 13 B&Es
[273 words] 1/25/2023 9:16am
On January 23, 2023, 37-year-old, Mark West was arrested on an Arrest Warrant in relation to 13 commercial Break and Enters that took place between October 2022 and January 2023. Detectives from the Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit of the Integrated Crime Section in our Criminal Investigation Division connected him to 13 active Break and Enter investigations spanning over a three-month period.
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Officers Add Three Names to Santa's Naughty List in Connection to Over 15 B&E's
[516 words] 12/23/2022 8:30am
Over the past week, officers have located, arrested and charged three individuals in connection to at least 15 commercial Break and Enters between August and December of this year. On December 18, 2022, officers were dispatched to a business on Barrydowne Road after a man attempted to gain access to the building via the roof. The man fell through the ceiling and landed inside the business where he
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18 year old Man Arrested After Robbery at Convenience Store on Lorne Street
[361 words] 12/8/2022 9:31am
Shortly after 9:35 a.m. this morning, December 8, 2022, we received a call regarding a Robbery that had just taken place at a convenience store on Lorne Street. Information provided was that a man had entered the store, approached the cash, became aggressive with the employee behind the counter and then stole the cash till from the register. The man fled on foot prior to police arrival. The employ
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24 year old Man Arrested and Charged for Robbery and Firearm Offences
[366 words] 10/17/2022 9:28am
Around 10:15 p.m. on October 16, 2022, Officers attended the area of Mountain Street in relation to a man wanted for a Robbery that occurred on October 7, 2022. Officers conducted a vehicle stop in order to arrest the man. Once the vehicle was stopped the man attempted to flee from the Officers, however, he was taken into custody after a short foot pursuit. Upon searching the man, Officers located
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UPDATE - Driver of Vehicle Arrested - Shooter Still Outstanding - Shots Fired on Grandview Boulevard
[469 words] 10/6/2022 9:10am
UPDATE As a result of the ongoing investigation into the incident that occurred on September 28, 2022 on Grandview Boulevard, Detectives with the assistance of Patrol Operations located and arrested the driver of the vehicle involved in the shooting. On October 5, 2022, Detectives from our Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit of the Integrated Crime Section located 19 year old Nolan Cormier on Not
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Requesting Assistance to Locate Owners of Items Recovered During Search Warrant
[536 words] 8/19/2022 6:55am
We are requesting the Public’s assistance in order to locate the rightful owner(s) of items that were recovered during a Search Warrant as some of the items that Officers seized have not yet been reported stolen to Police. Businesses and educational institutions are asked to take inventory of items in order to determine whether or not equipment is missing. The following items were recovered: •
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WANTED: Police Seeking Public Assistance in Locating 36-year old Cordell Miller
[337 words] 7/21/2022 8:05am
UPDATE 2 - Arrested Just before 3:00 p.m. on July 22, 2022, 36-year old Cordell Miller was arrested without incident by members of our Break Enter and Robbery Unit and Tactical Unit in the South End of Sudbury. Cordell was held at Police headquarters overnight and will attend WASH court tomorrow, Saturday, July 23rd 2022 to answer to his charges. We thank the public for your assistance in this
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Officers Arrest Woman in Connection to Three Robberies
[383 words] 6/6/2022 10:35am
Around 10:30 p.m. on January 20, 2022, a woman covered her face and entered a convenience store on Douglas Street in Greater Sudbury. The woman walked to the register and placed a bag on the counter, demanding money from the till and cartons of cigarettes. During this time, the woman kept her hand in her jacket pocket while insinuating that she had a weapon. The woman fled the scene on foot with a
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Two for One - BEAR Unit Arrest Two Men in Connection to Robbery on Notre Dame Avenue
[477 words] 6/6/2022 5:40am
Just before 1:10 p.m. on May 23, 2022, a man with his face covered entered a convenience store on Notre Dame Avenue. The man then selected various items and attempted to exit the store without paying for the items. An employee stopped the man and asked him to pay for the items resulting in the man pepper spraying all of the employees in the store. The man then fled the area on foot. The employees
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Requesting Public Assistance to Identify Woman Responsible for Two Robberies
[264 words] 4/8/2022 4:18am
We are requesting the Public assistance to identify the woman responsible for two Robberies at a convenience store on Douglas Street in Greater Sudbury. Around 10:35 p.m. on January 20, 2022, the woman entered a convenience store on Douglas street, approached the counter and demanded money and cigarettes. The woman fled the store on foot with an undetermined amount of cash and cartons of cigarette
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Requesting Assistance to Identify Man Responsible for Robbery on Falconbridge Road
[238 words] 3/2/2022 10:41am
We are requesting the Public’s assistance to identify the man responsible for a Robbery at a convenience store on Falconbridge Road on January 24, 2022. Shortly after 1:00 a.m. a man entered a convenience store on Falconbridge Road, approached the cash, showed a knife and demanded money. The man fled the store with an undisclosed amount of cash by driving away in a pick-up truck prior to Police ar
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Requesting Assistance to Locate 39 year old Jonathan Cushing
[223 words] 12/21/2021 3:45am
UPDATE Around 4:50 p.m. on December 22, 2021, 39 year old Jonathan Cushing was located on Larch Street and was arrested on a First Instance Warrant by Members of our Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) and Intelligence Units. We would like to thank everyone who shared the media release and those who contacted Police with information. Your assistance is always greatly appreciated. ORIGINAL We are reques
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17 year old Arrested and Charged - Stabbing on Medina Lane
[421 words] 9/23/2021 10:26am
UPDATE Through the investigation, Detectives identified the individual believed to be responsible for the stabbing as a 17 year old young man from Greater Sudbury. Just before 12:40 a.m. this morning, September 23, 2021, Detectives from our Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit of our Integrated Crime Section assisted by Patrol Officers located and arrested the youth on Elgin Street in Greater Sudbu
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Nicole Belair Service Above-Self Award: Pascal Bedard
[444 words] 9/28/2021 4:54am
Although we could not gather in person this year for the Community and Police Awards Gala, we would still like to formally recognize members of our Service and of the Public who have had a direct impact on community safety and well-being in Greater Sudbury. Today, we present the 2021 Nicole Belair Service Above-Self Memorial Award to Pascal Bedard, a community member from Greater Sudbury. The Ni
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Staff Sergeant Laura Wawryszyn Nominated for OWLE Leadership Award
[707 words] 9/16/2021 6:40am
Congratulations Staff Sergeant Laura Wawryszyn on being nominated by her peers for an OWLE Leadership Award! The OWLE (Ontario Women in Law Enforcement)Leadership award is presented to a woman in law enforcement who inspires others; is an excellent role model; positively influences the actions and opinions of others; encourages and supports colleagues; shows initiative; perseveres in the face of
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32 year old Man Arrested and Charged in Relation to Robbery on Falconbridge Road
[181 words] 9/10/2021 12:13pm
In addition to the First Degree Murder charge stemming from the Homicide Investigation, 32 year old Kyle Smith has since been charged with Robbery with a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose in relation to the Robbery that occurred at a convenience store on Falconbridge Road yesterday evening. He attended Bail Court today, September 10, 2021 to answer to the charges and has si
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UPDATE 3 - ARRESTED - 32 year old Kyle Smith - Homicide Investigation
[974 words] 9/9/2021 6:11pm
UPDATE 3 Around 9:30 p.m. Members of our Emergency Response Unit located and arrested 32 year old Kyle Smith in the area of Falconbridge Road. 32 year old Edgar “Kyle Smith” has been charged with the following under the Criminal Code of Canada; First Degree Murder Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose Failure to Stop at the Scene of a Collision Fai
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UPDATE 2 - Arrest Warrant for 32 year old Kyle Smith - Homicide Investigation
[801 words] 9/9/2021 5:16pm
UPDATE 2 Around 5:05 p.m. this evening, September 9, 2021, we received a call regarding a Robbery that had just taken place at a convenience store on Falconbridge Road. Information provided was that two individuals entered the convenience store, threatened the employee, pepper sprayed multiple people inside the store and stole various items before fleeing the area on foot prior to police arrival.
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28 year old Man Involved in Robbery and Erratic Driving Incident Arrested
[422 words] 9/3/2021 6:49am
Around 10:30 a.m. on September 2, 2021, we received a call from an establishment on Riverside Drive in relation to a Robbery that had just occurred. Information provided was that a man had driven a truck into the front of the building, attended the pharmacy inside and stole narcotics along with other items. The driver then fled the scene in the vehicle. Minutes later we received a call regarding a
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BEAR Unit Arrests Man in Connection to Numerous Commercial Break and Enters in New Sudbury
[382 words] 7/14/2021 9:59am
Between April 15 and July 4, 2021, eight commercial Break and Enters were reported by local businesses in the New Sudbury area. The string of B&E’s was assigned to our Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit of our Integrated Crime Team as it was suspected that the same individual was involved in all of the incidents. Through the investigation, Detectives identified a man believed to be responsible fo
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41 year old Man Arrested and Charged After Home Invasion
[269 words] 6/17/2021 11:22am
Around 6:50 a.m. on June 16, 2021, we were called in relation to a Break and Enter in progress on Brebeuf Street in Greater Sudbury. Information provided was that a man had removed the back door of the residence from its hinges and entered the home. Officers from our Patrol Operations arrived within minutes, entered the home and took the man into custody. During the investigation it was learned th
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Requesting Assistance to Identify Man Responsible for Robbery at Gas Station in Chelmsford
[268 words] 6/1/2021 9:34am
Just after 8:45 a.m. on May 25, 2021, a man entered a gas station on Main Street East in Chelmsford, covered his face and approached the cash register. He demanded money from the employee and fled the store with an undisclosed amount of cash and multiple cartons of cigarettes. Officers attended the area including one of our K9 Units in order to conduct a dog track; however the man was not located
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Dumb Luck for Lottery Ticket Thief - Man Arrested After Robbery at Convenience Store
[310 words] 5/31/2021 7:54am
Shortly before 11:30 p.m. on May 24, 2021, a man wearing a face mask entered a convenience store on Lasalle Boulevard, approached the cash register and displayed a knife while demanding money from the employee. The man took an undisclosed amount of cash from the register and then proceeded to take Lottery tickets before fleeing the store on foot. The employee was not injured during the interaction
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25 year old Man Arrested in Relation to Two Robberies and a Theft from Convenience Stores
[438 words] 5/18/2021 1:44pm
Around 10:35 p.m. on May 13, 2021, a man entered a convenience store on Kathleen Street, approached the counter, displayed a needle, threatened to stab the employee and stole cartons of cigarettes, as well as, various items. The man fled the area on foot prior to Police arrival. Members of our Emergency Response Unit including a K9 Unit attended the area in order to conduct a dog track; however th
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Police Week 2021: Cst. Kyle Chandler
[424 words] 5/14/2021 5:37am
As we continue to celebrate Police Week by recognizing our valuable and dedicated personnel, both Sworn and Civilian, we’d like to introduce you to Constable Kyle Chandler: "My name is Kyle Chandler and I am a member of the GSPS Emergency Response Unit (ERU). More specifically, I am a Team Leader and Sniper with the Tactical Unit and a Police Explosive Technician (Bomb Tech) with the Explosive Di
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Police Week 2021: Cst. John Robinson
[488 words] 5/10/2021 7:13am
May 9-15, 2021 marks National Police Week. We thank our members for their continued service, sacrifice and commitment to community safety and well-being. National Police Week began in 1970 as a way for the police to connect with their communities and to increase awareness about the services they provide. Typically, we would host a community event to engage with our community members; however, for
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Detectives Recover Loaded Handgun After Foot Pursuit of Man Involved in Home Invasion
[674 words] 4/20/2021 6:43am
Around 7:20 a.m. on Monday, April 19, 2021, two men attended a residence on Lasalle Boulevard, held the resident at gunpoint and forced him into a vehicle. The three men then attended a residence on Northway Avenue where the two men forced their way into the residential unit and demanded money from the woman inside while displaying the firearm. Another resident of the building contacted Police and
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Not Gone in 60 Seconds - Two in Custody After Carjacking
[710 words] 4/16/2021 5:55am
Shortly after 4:15 a.m. on April 9, 2021, we received a call regarding a Robbery that had just occurred on Errington Avenue in Chelmsford. Information provided was that multiple men approached two other men outside of a residence and demanded the keys to the vehicle while holding the two men at gunpoint. The men then stole the vehicle and fled the area. One of the men sustained minor injuries as a
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Man Arrested in Connection to Two Robberies in Val Caron
[340 words] 4/13/2021 11:59am
On April 8, 2021, as part of an ongoing investigation into recent Robberies that took place in Val Caron, Detectives from our Break, Enter and Robbery (B.E.A.R.) Unit executed a Search Warrant at a residence in Val Caron. Upon executing the Search Warrant, Detectives located the man believed to be responsible for both Robberies, as well as, the knife used in at least one of the incidents. The firs
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UPDATE - Three Individuals Charged - Detectives Seize Firearms and Drugs After Robbery
[1070 words] 2/24/2021 8:21am
UPDATE On February 19, 2021, we received information that wanted party, 24 year old Jayson Wright staying at another establishment in the South End of Greater Sudbury. Based on the ongoing investigation, Detectives applied for and were granted a Warrant to Enter, as well as, a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrant and a Criminal Code of Canada Search Warrant due to believed presence
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Detectives Seize Firearms and Drugs from Room in Motel After Robbery
[727 words] 1/29/2021 6:15am
As a result of the following investigation, we are requesting the Public’s assistance in locating 24 year old Jayson Wright as he is wanted on an outstanding Arrest Warrant for numerous offences including; Assault with a Weapon, Robbery Using a Firearm, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,00
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Man Responsible for Two Robberies Arrested and Charged
[270 words] 12/24/2020 8:25am
Around 3:20 p.m. on December 23, 2020, Officers located and arrested the man believed to be responsible for two recent Robberies. Just after 5:45 p.m. on December 12, 2020, the man entered a convenience store on Eyre Street, rushed the counter and physically pushed the employee to the ground, taking an undetermined amount of money from the register before fleeing the scene on foot. The same man en
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K9 Track After Robbery Leads to Officers Locating Unresponsive Man in Need of Medical Assistance
[349 words] 12/22/2020 5:09am
Around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 20, 2020 we received a call regarding a Robbery that had just taken place at a food establishment on Kathleen Street. Information provided was that a lone man entered the store, approached the cash, showed a knife and demanded money. The employees immediately contacted police and the man fled on foot without getting any cash. No one was injured during the inter
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RIDE Check Results in Numerous Charges and Arrests
[343 words] 12/21/2020 10:53am
Over the weekend, from Thursday, December 17th to Saturday, December 19th, 2020, our Traffic Management Unit checked 1,512 vehicles in Greater Sudbury to ensure sober driving for our fourth Festive RIDE check of the season. During the RIDE checks, our Officers arrested a 33-year old man wanted for robbery, as well as a 49-year old man who provided a false name to the roadside officer. Investigatio
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Requesting Assistance to Locate 34 year old Ty Thrush in Connection to Six Robberies
[516 words] 11/19/2020 10:28am
UPDATE On Friday, December 11, 2020, Patrol Officers located and arrested 34 year old Ty Thrush on an outstanding Arrest Warrant for Robbery x6 and Disguise with Intent x6 in connection to the local Robberies that occurred between November 7 and November 15, 2020. He will be held in Police custody in order to attend Weekend and Statutory Holiday Court on Saturday, December 12, 2020 to answer to th
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Man and Woman Arrested and Charged After Break and Enters
[368 words] 11/12/2020 9:19am
Just after 7:15 a.m. on October 15, 2020, we received a call from a business owner on Churchill Avenue after it was discovered that the business had been broken into overnight. A window of the business had been smashed and when the owner entered the business it was obvious that the business had been ransacked. Various items had been taken including cigarettes, drinks, electronics, scratch tickets
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Man Responsible for Robbery at Gunpoint at Local Pharmacy Arrested and Charged
[346 words] 11/4/2020 9:37am
Around 10:00 a.m. on November 1, 2020, we received a call regarding a Robbery that had just occurred at a pharmacy on Bancroft Drive. Information provided was that a man entered the pharmacy, pulled out what was believed to be a handgun and demanded narcotics. The man fled the pharmacy with an unknown quantity of prescription drugs. A K9 track was conducted in the area, however, it was later learn
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Almost $2 Million of Cannabis Seized From Large Grow Operation and Extraction Lab in Chelmsford
[605 words] 9/4/2020 5:46am
Cannabis Act Background Although cannabis possession and production has been legalized it is regulated and it has always remained a criminal offence to produce, sell, distribute, import/export and use cannabis outside of the parameters of both the provincial and federal legislation specifically the Cannabis Act. A criminal enterprise begins when those involved begin exploiting the Health Canada
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Requesting Assistance to Locate Stolen Motor Bike and Identify Driver
[579 words] 9/2/2020 11:46am
UPDATE Just before 3:50 a.m. this morning, Friday, September 4, 2020, we received a call regarding an alarm at a business on the Kingsway and we were informed by the business owner that a Break and Enter had occurred. Upon arrival Officers searched the property and located a 2020 Grizzly quad and a 2021 YZ450F dirt bike stashed in the bush after having been removed from the showroom during the Bre
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Man Wanted for Serious Assault and Robbery with a Firearm Arrested by Tactical and K9 Officers
[422 words] 7/30/2020 1:05pm
This morning, Thursday, July 30, 2020, we received information that a Wanted Party was at a residential building on Beatty Street in Greater Sudbury. The 38 year old man was wanted in connection to a Break and Enter, Serious Assault and a Robbery with a Firearm that took place on July 26, 2020 at a residence on Frood Road. The victim, a 36 year old man sustained serious injuries as a result of the
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Police Stall Car Thief After Being Steered in the Right Direction
[366 words] 6/2/2020 6:58am
On May 28, 2020 members our Break Enter and Robbery (B.E.A.R.) Unit received information of a suspicious transaction attempt at a local luxury car dealership by an individual purchasing a vehicle valued at $77,000. The police investigation subsequently revealed that the vehicle was being purchased with counterfeit identification. Through collaboration with our Financial Crimes Unit, further invest
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Man Arrested and Charged After Robbery at Convenience Store on Notre Dame Avenue
[271 words] 5/4/2020 8:24am
Just after 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2020, a man entered a convenience store on Notre Dame Avenue and began arguing with the employee at the counter. The man then pulled what was believed to be a firearm from the waistband of his pants and pointed it at the employee. The man exited the store with a package of cigarettes. The employee was not injured during the altercation. Officers arrived on s
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Scratch Tickets - A BEAR Necessity During Convenience Store Robbery
[338 words] 3/30/2020 6:28am
Around 5:45 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2020, we received a call regarding a Robbery that had just taken place at a convenience store on Lasalle Boulevard. A man had entered the store with his face covered, displayed a knife and stole over $700 of scratch tickets before fleeing the area on foot. The employee was not injured during the interaction. Patrol Officers arrived on scene minutes later and
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You Have the Right to Remain Silent - You Do Not Have the Right to Purchase or Possess a Silencer
[496 words] 3/6/2020 7:40am
On January 27, 2020, the Canadian Border Service Agency (C.B.S.A.) intercepted a parcel being shipped through Canada Post from an exporter in China to an address in Greater Sudbury. C.B.S.A. Officers examined the parcel discovering a firearm silencer/suppressor sold under the disguise of a solvent trap or a fuel filter. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (R.C.M.P.) has determined that devices with
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Request Assistance to Identify Suspects in Home Invasion
[177 words] 1/22/2020 5:49am
At around 11:30 p.m. on Monday, January 20 th, 2020, two men entered a residence on Bloor Street in Sudbury, violently assaulted the two residents inside and robbed them. The two victims were taken to hospital where they were treated for extensive injuries and subsequently released. It has been reported that the two male suspects are in their mid-twenties and were wearing dark clothing at the time
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BEAR Unit Arrest Man and Woman in Connection to Robbery at Gas Station on MR80
[414 words] 1/3/2020 6:21am
Just before 4:30 a.m. on December 31, 2019, a man and a woman attended a fast food restaurant on MR80 in Val Caron. The woman remained in the vehicle while the man covered his face, walked up to the drive through window, forced it open and attempted to take the cash register from inside. An employee inside the restaurant yelled at the man who let go of the register and ran back to the vehicle. Min
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B.E.A.R. Unit Arrests Man for Three Robberies and Conducts Search Warrant on Lasalle
[292 words] 12/6/2019 10:22am
Shortly before 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2019, the Break Enter and Robbery (B.E.A.R.) Unit with assistance from the Tactical Unit arrested a 47-year old man on Lasalle Boulevard in relation to three Robberies. The Officers then executed a Search Warrant at a residential building on Lasalle in relation to these investigations. The three Robberies took place at convenience stores (two loca
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Man Arrested After Three Robberies Overnight
[301 words] 12/2/2019 10:27am
At 7:55 p.m. on Sunday, December 1, 2019, a man entered a convenience store on Elm Street and demanded money from the cashier. Another customer entered the store causing the man to flee on foot with a single item of minimal value. Officers arrived on scene moments later and were provided with a description of the man. Just before 12:30 a.m. this morning, Monday, December 2, 2019, the man entered a
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Recovered Stolen Property
[238 words] 10/13/2016 4:15pm
On the 13 thof October 2016 at 11:40 A.M. the Greater Sudbury Police Service Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) unit concluded and investigation resulting in the arrest of a 45 yr old male who was responsible for stealing an enclosed utilitary trailer in the early morning hours on the 5 thof October 2016. The trailer and it’s contents have been recovered and returned to the victim. The arrested male
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Robberies Solved for A&L Convenience Store and Robbery
[275 words] 3/10/2016 5:45pm
Update: This evening a 29 year old Sudbury man was arrested for both of these robberies. He was identified and located through investigation by the Break, Enter and Robbery (B.E.A.R.) Unit and arrested with assistance from Canine and Tactical Officers. Original Release: On Wednesday the 9th of March 2016 at approximately 7:20 pm Police were dispatched to a reported robbery at the A&L Convenienc