THUNDER BAY — Police have made an arrest in connection to an elder abuse case.
A Thunder Bay Police Service Crimes Against Seniors investigator received information in January that an elderly woman was possibly being subjected to ongoing abuse.
After six months of investigating, police arrested a 50-year-old local man.
The investigation led to a suspect being identified and arrested earlier this week.
The accused is charged with forcible confinement, assault, and failure to provide necessities of life.
Police are asking the public if they have information that could assist investigators to contact Detective Constable Kevin Middleton at (807) 684-1039.
Tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at p3tips.com.
The Crimes Against Seniors Unit reminds the public that anyone, including family members, members of the public, or any organization, can do their part by speaking with older adults and checking in with them to ensure they are safe and know their rights.
People are encouraged to go to the following websites that go into more detail agefriendlythunderbay.ca/ or eapon.ca/ for more material on how to stay safe, what to look out for and how to act.