Overview
- Police say the case began on Oct. 6 when the Thunder Bay Police Service hate crimes unit received information about a potential online threat targeting people locally and abroad.
- Investigators allege the 13-year-old communicated with someone believed to be overseas as the pair counselled and conspired to carry out an attack in the near future.
- Search warrants were executed at two Thunder Bay addresses on Oct. 14, leading to the youth’s arrest.
- The accused, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is charged with counselling to commit an offence not committed and conspiracy to commit murder, and remains in custody after a Tuesday court appearance.
- Police urged parents and guardians to watch for online grooming risks and to report suspicious behavior early to help prevent harm.