OPP Have Two in Custody Following Shuniah Robbery

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Ontario Provincial Police

One More Suspect Sought by Police

THUNDER BAY – On September 26, 2018, at approximately 2:43 am, officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a robbery that occurred at a residence on Lakeshore Drive in the Municipality of Shuniah.

The OPP report that it was reported that assailants left the residence in a dark coloured sedan. The vehicle was located by police on Oliver Road and a Spike Belt Tire Deflation Device was utilized to bring the vehicle to a stop. One male was located and arrested at the scene, and officers continue to search for people that fled from the vehicle.

Officers from the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), OPP Canine Unit and Thunder Bay Police Service officers responded to the scene. The OPP Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) was also utilized at the scene.

On September 26, at approximately 2:10 pm a male was arrested in relation to this incident.

Two males are now in custody. Officers are attempting to locate one more person in relation to this incident.

Alejandro INIESTRA-SANCHEZ, 20 years of age, from Thunder Bay was arrested and charged with:

  • Robbery with Violence contrary to section 344(1)(b) of the Criminal Code (CC),
  • Disguise with Intent contrary to section351(2) CC,
  • Flight While Pursued by Peace Officer contrary to section 249.1(1)CC,
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine contrary to section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

Logan LUNN, 22 years of age, from Thunder Bay was arrested and charged with:

  • Adult Pointing a Firearm contrary to section 87 of the Criminal Code (CC),
  • Robbery using a Firearm contrary to section 344(1)(a) of the CC,
  • Disguise with Intent contrary to section351(2) CC,
  • Flight While Pursued by Peace Officer contrary to section 249.1(1)CC,
  • Assault with a Weapon contrary to section 267(a) CC.

Both males have been remanded into custody at the Thunder Bay District Jail.

The investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is requested to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, any information regarding these incidents can also be reported to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at http://www.p3tips.com/273

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