The Windsor Police Service has launched an arson investigation after a fire in South Windsor was deemed deliberate. 

 On October 16th, at approximately 1:30 a.m., officers responded to a fire at a business in the 3000 block of McGregor Blvd. After the fire was extinguished, investigators determined that a glass panel on the front door of the business had been broken. A Molotov cocktail containing a possible accelerant was also found in a bag inside the doorway. 

 No physical injuries have been reported as a result of the fire. Damage to the business is estimated to be over $100,000.   

 Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service Arson Unit at 519-255-6700 Ext. 4330, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-TIPS, or leave a tip online at catchcrooks.com

The Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit is currently investigating a robbery and is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects.

On September 14, 2022, at approximately 8:00 p.m. in the 800 block of Goyeau Street, the adult male victim attended a nearby store and was walking to his vehicle when he was attacked by the below-pictured suspects. During the assault, one of the males took the victim’s wallet. The victim was dragged a short distance before the suspects fled the scene. The victim was treated for non-life-threatening physical injuries as a result of the assault.

Through investigation, patrol officers obtained the below photos of the suspects involved.

Suspect #1: is described as a male wearing a red sweater; jeans with patch designs and colourful running shoes.

Suspect #2: is described as a male wearing a red vest with a white t-shirt; black and red shorts; black shoes; a black baseball-style hat and carrying a black and green backpack.

Both suspects were last seen riding bicycles south on Goyeau Street.

Anyone who can identify these suspects are asked to contact the Major Crime Unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 4830, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com

Essex OPP are looking to identify these two individuals who broke into a commercial property in the early hours of Tuesday August 2nd, 2022, between 12:30 a.m. and 1:30 a.m.

The two suspects cut the fence and broke into the commercial property on Astor Crescent in the Town of Tecumseh. Tools and equipment were stolen including cement saws, generators, electric pumps and hand tools.

Call the Essex County OPP Crime Unit at 1-888-310-1122 or Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 with any information you may have. ^sd E220896292

On Saturday July 16th, 2022, at 4:30 am, patrol officers attended a business located in the 4300 block of County Road 42 for a report of an active fire involving large commercial vehicles, including a tractor trailer and a dump truck. Five large commercial vehicles were damaged as a result of the fire.

The Windsor Police Service Arson Unit continued to actively investigate this incident and have obtained video surveillance which captures two suspect vehicles.

Investigators are asking anyone with information to please contact them.

Suspect Vehicle 1 - Believed to be a Buick Lesabre, light in colour, possibly a 1999-2000 model year.

This vehicle ​enters the area of the arson at approximately 3:00 am, and had been travelling northbound on Concession Road 8 prior to entering the driveway to access the commercial business area. This vehicle left the area at approximately 3:08 am travelling southbound on County Road 8. ​

Suspect Vehicle 2 - Believed to be a light coloured Mercedes.

This vehicle ​enters the area of the arson at approximately 3:55 am, and had been travelling northbound on Concession Road 8 prior to entering the driveway to access the commercial business area. This vehicle left the area shortly after the fire was set and was last seen travelling southbound on County Road 8. ​​

Through investigation​, a gas container was located at the scene. Investigators are asking any gas stations in the area to check their surveillance cameras for these two vehicles from approximately 2:30 am - 3:55 am on Saturday July 16th.

Please visit this link to view video of the suspect vehicles: https://youtu.be/Qd-kPI2XpTE​

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service - Arson Unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 4330, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com

The Windsor Police Service Major Crime Unit is actively investigating an attempted murder and is seeking the public's assistance to help identify the suspect.

On Thursday, June 2, 2022, shortly after 7:00 pm, officers attended a parking lot in the 3600 block of Sandwich Street for a report of a stabbing. Officers arrived and located an injured male who appeared to have been stabbed several times. The victim was transported to hospital where it was determined the injuries were non-life-threatening.

Suspect​ #1 description: male, white, 15 - 18 years, slender build, clean shaven, wearing a black baseball hat, a black "Champion" hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and black running shoes, and a surgical mask during the stabbing incident.

Suspect #2 is described as a male, white, early 20's, wearing a black hooded sweater, black pants and black shoes.

The Major Crime Unit is still seeking any information or video surveillance in relation to this incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service - Major Crime Unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 4830, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com

The Major Crime Unit is actively investigating a report of a missing person and are asking for any information that may assist in the investigation.

 Krystine Scott, a 29-year-old female from Windsor, was reported missing by family and friends who are concerned, as she has not been seen since the end of the November. Although Krystine is known to live a transient lifestyle, it is out of character for her to not be seen or heard from for this amount of time.

 Krystine is described as a female, white, 5'0" tall, slender build, approximately 90 lbs., blonde hair, brown eyes, and has a tattoo of a butterfly on her upper back. It should be noted that her hair colour and style might have been changed since she was last seen.

 Anyone who believes they have seen Krystine is requested to contact police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service - Major Crime Unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 4830, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com

The Windsor Police Major Crime Unit is actively investigating a robbery and is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect.

On Sunday, April 24, 2022, at approximately 1:30 a.m., the adult male victim was travelling on an e-scooter in the area of Cameron Avenue and University Avenue West when the adult male suspect blocked the victim's path and stopped him.

The suspect demanded money, took the victim's cellular phone and coerced the victim to walk with him to a nearby store located in the 900 block of University Avenue West where the suspect forced the victim to withdraw an amount of money from an ATM machine.

After obtaining the money, the suspect fled the scene on foot northbound on Crawford Avenue toward Riverside Drive.

No physical injuries reported from the incident.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5'10", skinny build, blonde hair with buzz cut hairstyle, hunched over, wearing a blue baseball hat, dark coloured zippered sweater with hood, blue jeans and dark coloured shoes.

Major Crime investigators are actively investigating this incident and requesting that anyone with surveillance video in the area of Cameron Avenue and University Avenue West, and in the area of the 900 block of University Avenue West, to check their footage for any evidence.

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Windsor Police Major Crime Unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 4830, ext. 4000 (after hours), Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com​​​

Between October of 2021 and February of 2022, numerous bus shelters located throughout the City of Windsor have been subject to acts of graffiti, damaged or had items stolen off of them, including solar lights and batteries powering advertisement display units.

The incidents are not occurring at specific times or specific areas, they are occurring city-wide.

The latest of these incidents occurred between February 19th and February 23rd at the bus shelters located at Campbell Avenue at Wyandotte Street West, Campbell Avenue at Totten Street, Campbell Avenue at College Avenue, Tecumseh Road East at Central Avenue and Jefferson Boulevard at Wyandotte Street East.

Investigators are asking anyone in these areas to check their surveillance cameras for possible footage that could assist in the investigation.

Residents and businesses in these areas are requested to report any suspicious activity or persons to police immediately.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor Police Target Base Unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 4350, ext. 4000 (after hours), Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Kingsville are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle and driver that were involved in a motor vehicle collision. 

On January 26, 2022 at approximately 4:46 p.m., two vehicles were travelling westbound on Road 4 East in the Town of Kingsville.  The suspect vehicle passed another vehicle, struck it and ran it off of the roadway, into the ditch and then proceeded to leave the scene.  The driver of the vehicle that ended up in the ditch, sustained minor injuries in the collision.

Police are looking for a red/burgundy GMC Terrain SUV (photos attached), with damage to the passenger side, and possible grey paint transfer.  

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.