Investigation tied to online reports, security footage spans multiple neighbourhoods
The Thunder Bay Police Service says a review of public reports and security video led investigators to lay 22 criminal charges against a local man following property-related incidents reported between Aug. 1 and Sept. 7, 2026.
Members of the service’s Patrol Support Callback Unit and the Break, Enter and Robbery Unit investigated numerous complaints across the city, examining footage linked to those complaints and ultimately identifying a suspect. Officers located and arrested Jason Morgan, 50, of Thunder Bay, on Sept. 9 in the Vickers Street North area.
Alleged incidents recorded across the city
Police say the reports covered incidents in residential and commercial zones, with locations noted in police records including Arthur Street West, Prince Arthur Boulevard, Fort William Road, Donald Street East, Lillie Street North, Selkirk Street North and Wiley Street.
| Date | Area | Reported incident |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 1 | Arthur Street West | Mischief |
| Aug. 5 | Prince Arthur Boulevard | Mischief |
| Aug. 12 | Fort William Road | Mischief |
| Aug. 18 | Donald Street East | Mischief and theft |
| Aug. 21 | Fort William Road | Mischief and theft |
| Aug. 25 | Lillie Street North | Theft |
| Aug. 31 | Selkirk Street North | Two reports of mischief |
| Sept. 2 | Arthur Street West | Mischief |
| Sept. 7 | Wiley Street | Attempted theft |
Charges and legal context
Police have charged Morgan with a total of 22 counts, specifically:
- Nine counts of mischief under $5,000
- Nine counts of failing to comply with a probation order
- Four counts of theft under $5,000
The service has not publicly linked each charge to a particular incident in its summary, nor released details regarding the value of any alleged losses or the specific property said to have been damaged or taken.
Under Section 430 of the Criminal Code, the term "mischief" can cover wilfully destroying or damaging property, making property dangerous or ineffective, or interfering with another person's lawful use or enjoyment of property. The classification "under $5,000" reflects the Crown's assessment of the alleged monetary value involved in each count.
Local impact and policing response
The cluster of reports over five weeks touched multiple neighbourhoods, indicating either repeated incidents in focused areas or a spread of activity across the city’s east, north and central corridors. For residents, the investigation highlights the role of community reporting and privately captured security footage in identifying suspects and assisting patrol units.
Investigative units said they worked from online reports and security video, a process that can require cross-referencing timestamps, canvassing for witnesses and corroborating accounts. Police did not release further operational details about how the footage was obtained or whether other individuals of interest remain under review.
Next steps
Morgan faces the 22 counts as laid by the Thunder Bay Police Service. Court dates, bail conditions and any future disclosure from the service or Crown are matters that will determine how the cases proceed through the judicial system. Police have not provided a detailed incident-by-incident account mapping each charge to a reported occurrence.
Residents with information about any of the incidents are asked to contact the Thunder Bay Police Service. The case underlines continuing public safety concerns in parts of the city and the partnership between investigators and the public in addressing property crime.
