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Ongoing efforts by the B.E.A.R Unit leads to high-profile arrests and safer streets

The Greater Sudbury Police Service Break, Enter and Robbery (B.E.A.R) Unit remains committed to community safety and well-being through proactive policing, intelligence-led enforcement, and strengthening partnerships that enhance public safety across Ontario. Recently, the BEAR Unit has been involved in high-profile investigations and arrests, identifying and apprehending prolific offenders responsible for violent and property-related crimes in our community and across the province.

Incident #1

Heavy police presence on Wanapitei River while officers search for missing 68-year-old, man

UPDATE

Shortly before 5:20 p.m. this evening, October 28, 2025, members of the OPP Search and Recovery Team located the body of the 68-year-old, man under water near the rapids where the original incident occurred.

Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends. His name will not be released out of respect for the family’s wishes.

We would like to thank the Ontario Provincial Police for its assistance with this matter.

ORIGINAL

Around 4:25 p.m. on October 27, 2025, officers were dispatched...

22-year-old arrested and charged for numerous offences after fleeing police

Around 2:20 a.m. on October 26, 2025, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Elm Street at Paris Street after officers saw the driver of the vehicle make multiple unsafe driving maneuvers. Upon speaking with the driver, officers detected signs of impairment. While officers were getting an Approved Screening Device (ASD), the driver drove their vehicle into a parked police cruiser with its emergency lights activated and then struck another vehicle before driving down Lloyd Street...

BEAR Unit recovers $73,250 in stolen property after residential B&E’s

On October 4, 2025, officers responded to a Break and Enter at a residence in the South End of Greater Sudbury where a significant amount of jewelry and electronic equipment were stolen from the home.

As part of the ongoing investigation, officers in the Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit identified the individual believed to be responsible and connected the individual to a separate residential Break and Enter that occurred on October 1, 2025.

On October 16, 2025, officers executed a search...

Officers arrest three individuals for numerous shoplifting incidents

Shoplifting continues to have a significant impact on local businesses and community safety. Beyond the immediate financial losses, these crimes increase costs for consumers, strain resources for business owners, and create an environment that undermines trust and security. We remain committed to addressing these offenses through reactive calls for service by Patrol Operations and proactive patrols by our Community Response Unit (CRU). Recently, officers have made several arrests related to...