Nipigon 11/19/2025 5:00am
GAS THEFT LEADS TO RECOVERY OF A STOLEN VEHICLE AND FIREARMS CHARGES IN NIPIGON
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(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.