A rare random act of violence

An update on what city police call a rare random act of violence early yesterday morning (Wednesday).

It’s alleged a man entered the unit of a downtown residential building and assaulted a young child, then held a kitchen knife to a woman who intervened to protect her child.

She had already called 9-1-1.

Police say she told her children to run to a neighbour’s residence, which they did.

That’s when the man dragged the woman outside, with police officers seeing them both exit the building.

The man then fled on foot.

After a short police pursuit he was located on the 600 block of Cassells Street.

A 22 year old North Bay man faces 10 charges in all, including break and enter, assault with a weapon, forcible confinement and three counts of assault police.

Police say before this incident the man was unknown to the victims.

For more information from city police, click HERE

Public notice:
The North Bay Police Service informs the public that random acts of violence such as the one described above are rare occurrences in our community.

Police rely on the help of members of this community to inform police when people and property are at risk.

Call 9-1-1 immediately to report a crime in progress or about to occur, for a situation where serious injury can occur, and for any suspicious activity.

Police also advise residents to lock the doors of their homes and vehicles.