Case 24-119343

The Windsor Police Service has arrested two suspects and issued a warrant for a third person in connection to a residential break-and-enter.

On October 1, 2024, officers responded to a report of a break-in at a house in the 6300 block of Riverside Drive East. A preliminary investigation revealed that two people had broken into the home while a third person waited in a vehicle in the driveway. The suspects stole multiple items, including jewellery, a computer, and an electric bicycle.

The Windsor Police Target Base Unit took over the investigation and quickly identified the three suspects with the assistance of video surveillance footage and other investigative techniques. On October 2, officers located and arrested two of the three individuals in the 600 block of Aylmer Avenue.

Rogelio Nativi, 46, and Melissa Lanno, 28, have each been charged with:

• Break-and-enter and commit/dwelling house

• Possession of property obtained by crime not exceeding $5,000

• Breach of a judicial order

A warrant has been issued for David Lanno, 41, who remains outstanding. Lanno is described as a white male, 5’8” tall, approximately 150lbs, with black hair and blue eyes.

Anyone with information about the incident or David Lanno’s whereabouts is asked to contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

The Windsor Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance locating one of Canada’s most wanted fugitives following a shots-fired incident yesterday morning.

Shortly before 6 a.m. on June 29, officers responded to a fight involving multiple parties in the 700 block of Erie St. E. Upon arrival, officers learned that the fight involved 34-year-old Phillip Grant, a suspect wanted in connection with two Toronto homicides from 2022.

Witnesses reported that Grant fired a single gunshot and fled the scene prior to officers’ arrival. No injuries were reported as a result of the gunshot.

Officers continue to investigate Grant’s whereabouts. He is described as a black male, approximately 6’1” and 200 lbs, with a muscular build and brown eyes, currently sporting dreadlocks and a goatee. If seen, he should not be approached.

Grant was named to the Bolo Program’s list of Canada’s most wanted fugitives following the homicides, and remains on their list of still-wanted fugitives: https://www.boloprogram.org/still-wanted/ The Bolo Program leverages social media, technology, and innovative engagement to encourage citizens to be on the lookout for Canada's most wanted.

Contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

On May 18, 2024, just after 9 a.m., officers responded to a call of a robbery at a commercial business in the 3200 block of Dougall Avenue. Through investigation, officers learned that an unidentified male entered the business, used a hammer to shatter a display case, and steal a large number of items. The unidentified male then fled the scene in a black Ram pickup truck.

Approximately 15 minutes after the robbery, the vehicle was tracked to the area of Provincial Road at Howard Avenue, prior to heading southbound toward Walker Road. The truck was further described as having no front license plate, light-coloured wheel rims, a spare tire within the bed of the truck, as well as a trailer hitch.

Photographs can be located on our website. 

If you wish to remain anonymous and have information on this case,  contact Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

On April 26, 2024, at approximately 3:30 a.m., a suspect in a silver, four-door sedan rammed a garage bay door at a business on County Road 42 in an unsuccessful attempt to gain entry. At approximately 4:40 a.m., a white pickup truck arrived at the scene and smashed through the garage bay door. Two suspects emerged from the pickup truck and loaded several tankless hot water heaters into the truck. One suspect brandished a knife at an employee of the business during the robbery. A third suspect vehicle, a black sedan with silver rims, arrived on the scene and departed with the truck, headed westbound on County Road 42. The white truck was reported stolen from Essex.

The stolen property has an estimated value of between $7000 and $8000.

Police are seeking at least four individuals: two Caucasian males between 25 to 30-years of age and a Caucasian female from the pickup truck. Police are also seeking an unknown party (or parties) in the black sedan.

A surveillance photo of the three suspect vehicles is attached to this media release.

If you have any information that can help investigators, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.  Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.catchcrooks.com.You may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

The Windsor Police Service is seeking the public’s help to provide information on two separate shooting incidents.

On March 21, 2024, just after 9 p.m., police responded to a report of shots fired in the 1600 block of Howard Ave. Through investigation, officers learned that multiple shots were fired at the residence. Several shell casings were located at the scene.

In a second incident on March 21, 2024, at approximately 8 p.m., multiple shots were fired at a residence in the 1000 block of Lincoln Rd.

No one was physically injured as a result of either incident.

Members of our Major Crimes Unit are investigating and believe both incidents were targeted and may be related. Investigators have since located a photo of a dark SUV in the area of Howard Ave. at the time of the shooting and is considered a vehicle of interest.

Residents with surveillance or dashcam footage – particularly those who live in the 1000 block of Lincoln Rd., the 1600 block of Howard Ave., and the surrounding residential areas – are asked to check for video evidence between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. on March 21, 2024.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Windsor Police Major Crime Unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 4830. You can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

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The Windsor Police Service is investigating after multiple shots were fired at a residence in the 1600 block of Howard Avenue, on Thursday, March 21st, shortly before 9pm.

 Once on scene, officers located damage to the exterior of a house as well as several empty shell casings nearby.

 No physical injuries were reported.

 Anyone with information or possible surveillance, is asked to contact the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit, or should you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by calling us at 519-258-8477, or you can submit a tip online at catchcrooks.com.

 A reminder that with Crime Stoppers, you will always remain anonymous, you will never have to attend court, and you could earn a cash reward of up to $2,000 if your information leads to an arrest.

The LaSalle Police Service is currently investigating a break and enter to a residence on Outram Avenue that occurred on Saturday, March 9th between 5:00 pm and 8:30 pm.

Investigating officers obtained video and still images of one of the suspects that was captured on a home security system and are asking the public for assistance in identifying them.

At the time of the offence, the suspect approached the front door of the residence holding a pizza box and rang the doorbell. When there was no answer at the door, that’s when they broke into the home and stole several valuable items including cash and jewelry. The residents returned home a short time later, discovered the break-in, and contacted the police.

Police believe that there were more than two persons involved after reviewing home security footage from the residence and from nearby residences.

The suspect is described as a white male with a beard, and short brown hair, wearing a blue baseball hat with a logo on the left side, a face mask, white or blue medical gloves, a black jacket/hoodie with white drawstrings, white t-shirt, black jogging pants, and white running shoes.

Further details will not be released at this time to preserve the integrity of the investigation however, police are making the public aware of this occurrence and to report any suspicious activity at any hour of the day immediately to the LaSalle Police.

Anyone who has information about the identity of the person is asked to contact the LaSalle Police Service at 519-969-5210. Anonymous tips can be left with Crime Stoppers at 519-258-TIPS (519-258-8477) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

On Saturday, February 24th, at approximately 5:46 p.m., Leamington OPP responded to a home invasion on Talbot Street West, in the Municipality of Leamington.

 It was determined that three individuals attended a residence and forcibly gained entry. Once inside, two occupants of the home were assaulted by the suspects.

The three suspects then fled from the home in a white Ram 1500 pick up truck, with “Green Landscaping Plus”, written on the side.

 The suspects are all described as white males, with one wearing a construction vest and dark boots.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Leamington OPP Major Crime Unit, or should you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by calling us at 519-258-8477, or you can submit a tip online at catchcrooks.com.

The Windsor Police Service is seeking the public’s help to identify a male suspect wanted for assault with a weapon.

On February 10th, shortly before 3 a.m., the suspect approached a person who was delivering newspapers to a business in the 1200 block of Ouellete Ave. The suspect threatened the individual with a knife before fleeing the scene. The victim was not physically injured.

 Photographs of the suspect can be located on our website Catchcrooks.com

 If you can identify the suspect, please contact the Major Crimes Unit.  If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.catchcrooks.com