The Windsor Police Service is investigating a suspicious fire at a restaurant in the 1800 block of Wyandotte Street East, that occurred on Thursday, October 27th, at approximately 4:30am.

Damage to the business is estimated to be close to $2 million.    

The restaurant has been the target of two separate break-ins in recent months. On July 3rd, it was reported that someone had broken into the business and stole money and alcohol. Another incident took place on October 22nd.

Anyone with information on any of these crimes, is asked to contact the Windsor Police Arson Unit, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or leave a tip online at  catchcrooks.com

Police Services within Windsor & Essex County are actively investigating several incidents involving the “grandparent scam”.

 The grandparent or emergency scam has several iterations; however, it generally works like this:

·        Suspects will contact seniors or family members claiming that their grandchild or family member, was in an accident and is being charged with an offence such as impaired driving or drug offences.

·        Suspects will claim that they are law enforcement officials, lawyers OR they will even impersonate the grandchild or family member.

·        They will advise the victim that a payment for bail, legal fees or fine is required IMMEDIATELY in order for the family member to avoid going to jail.

·        This deeply concerning trend has suspects obtaining the victim's address, and physically attending the residence to collect the funds, posing as a courier or representative of the court.

Investigators are urging people to speak to their loved ones about the “grandparent scam” and other common scams. Educating them is the best way to prevent victimization.

The Canadian Anti Fraud Centre website is a great resource to keep up to date on current scams.

If you have any information on those responsible for these scams, you can call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-TIPS, or submit a tip online at catchcrooks.com.

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​​​