Thunder Bay police say officers located a suspect nearby after reports that a woman carrying a weapon stole merchandise and threatened staff
THUNDER BAY — LOCAL NEWS – A 32-year-old woman faces robbery and other charges following an incident at a Memorial Avenue business on Remembrance Day.
Thunder Bay Police Service Primary Response officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Memorial Avenue shortly after 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, following a reported robbery.
Police allege a woman entered a business, stole items while possessing a weapon and threatened to injure staff members.
Suspect Located Nearby
Responding officers located a woman walking nearby who matched the suspect’s description.
According to police, the suspect initially refused to follow officers’ commands and attempted to resist arrest before being taken into custody.
Andrea Moonias, 32, is charged with:
- Robbery;
- Resist peace officer; and
- Breach of probation.
Police said Moonias was remanded into custody following an initial court appearance.
The release did not identify the business, describe the weapon or specify which probation condition was allegedly breached.
What the Charges Mean and Potential Penalties
The following explanations describe the offences generally. Maximum penalties are legal ceilings, not predictions of the sentence in this case.
Robbery
Section 343 of the Criminal Code covers several forms of robbery, including stealing through violence or threats of violence, and stealing from a person while armed with an offensive weapon or an imitation.
Robbery is an indictable offence carrying a maximum sentence of life imprisonment under Section 344. The police release does not identify the specific provision underlying this charge.
Resist Peace Officer
Section 129 includes resisting or deliberately obstructing a peace officer carrying out their duties.
If prosecuted by indictment, the offence carries a maximum of two years in prison. It can also proceed by summary conviction.
Breach of Probation
Under Section 733.1, failing or refusing to follow a probation order without a reasonable excuse is a criminal offence.
The maximum penalty when prosecuted by indictment is four years in prison. The offence can also proceed by summary conviction.
For either resisting a peace officer or breaching probation, the general summary-conviction maximum is two years less a day in jail, a $5,000 fine, or both.
All allegations remain unproven in court. The accused is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Thunder Bay Police Service incident number: TB26045423.
