Category: Windsor

The Windsor Police Service has arrested a 55-year-old male following a stabbing.

On September 23, 2025, shortly after 8 a.m., officers responded to a report of a fight in the 900 block of Wyandotte Street East. Upon arrival, they located a 22-year-old male suffering from two stab wounds. The victim was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers learned that the incident began as a verbal argument between the two males, that escalated into a physical confrontation.

The suspect, identified as Lowell Campbell, 55, He was located and arrested a short distance away in an alley north of Brant Street. He has been charged with aggravated assault and failure to comply with a probation order. 

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

The Windsor Police Service is warning the community to stay vigilant following two recent distraction thefts targeting jewelry.  

A distraction theft occurs when suspects divert a person’s attention, often through conversation or unsolicited gifts, in order to steal jewelry, wallets, phones, or other valuables.

In the first incident (case #25-91808), two women approached a man in a South Windsor parking lot and tossed costume jewelry into his vehicle to create a distraction. When the victim looked away, the suspects pulled the gold chain from his neck before fleeing the scene.

In the second incident (case #25-96263), a female victim walking on Grand Boulevard was approached by two women in a black Lincoln MKX. The suspects engaged the victim in conversation, and one exited the vehicle to offer her two necklaces as a gift. After placing these cheap necklaces around the victim’s neck, the suspect forcibly removed the victim’s own gold necklace and fled the scene in the vehicle.

Police believe these incidents involve two different pairs of suspects.  

“Distraction thefts are opportunistic crimes that rely on deception and quick action by the suspects,” said Constable Bianca Jackson. “We urge community members to be cautious when strangers offer unsolicited gifts or start unusual conversations. Never accept items from unknown people and report suspicious behaviour to the police immediately.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Target Base Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4350. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

A three-day police operation in Windsor’s Glengarry neighbourhood has resulted in 31 arrests and nearly 40 criminal charges.

From September 18 to 20, 2025, members of the Windsor Police Service’s Problem-Oriented Policing Unit (POP), in partnership with the Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation, carried out focused enforcement at apartment buildings in the 300 and 400 blocks of Glengarry Avenue.

Over the course of the initiative, officers laid a total of 39 criminal charges. These included break-and-enter (x 2), theft under $5,000 (x 5), possession of stolen property (x 2), and failure to comply with a probation order (x 12).

The arrests are part of a broader high-visibility initiative by police and community partners to address persistent safety concerns and improve living conditions in Glengarry, an area frequently impacted by crime and social challenges.

“Creating a safer environment in Glengarry is one of our top priorities,” said Staff Sergeant Brian Caffarena. “We know this neighbourhood has faced ongoing challenges, and operations like this are part of our continued effort to support the community, reduce crime, and build a stronger sense of safety and trust.”

Following this enforcement initiative, our Nurse Police and Crisis Response Teams, as well as other health and human service provider partners, will continue to be on site to provide access to vital resources, treat wounds, and deliver other essential medical care.

If you or someone you know is an affected person in need of support, please call Victim Services Windsor Essex County at 519-723-2711 or the Victim Assistance Unit at Windsor Police at 519-255-6700, ext. 7179.

The Windsor Police Service is seeking the public’s help identifying a suspect following a knifepoint robbery at a convenience store.
 
Shortly after 8 p.m. on September 14, 2025, officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at a business in the 1300 block of Wyandotte Street East. An investigation revealed that an unknown male had entered the store, threatened an employee, and demanded money. When the employee refused, the suspect brandished a knife and pointed it at the victim before fleeing the scene empty-handed.
 
No one was physically injured during the incident.
 
The suspect is described as a Middle Eastern man, approximately 20-25 years old, with dark hair and a slim build. At the time of the incident, he wore prescription eyeglasses, a short sleeve Adidas jersey, and black pants.
 
 Once located, the individual will face charges of robbery with an offensive weapon and uttering threats to cause bodily harm. 
 
 Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. They can also submit information anonymously to Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com. 

The Windsor Police Service has arrested two youths following an investigation into a break-and-enter, fraud, and vehicle theft in South Windsor.

On July 12, 2025, shortly before 3 a.m., two suspects were captured on surveillance footage breaking into a residence in the 1700 block of Longfellow Avenue. Several items were stolen, including a credit card and keys to a truck.

The stolen credit card was later used at a business in the 5400 block of Tecumseh Road East and at an ONroute station along Highway 401. Investigators obtained surveillance footage of the suspects’ vehicle and were able to identify both individuals.

On July 13, 2025, investigators learned that one suspect had been arrested in London and released with curfew conditions.

A week later, the suspects returned to the same residence and stole the truck for which they had previously taken the keys. Through GPS tracking, officers located the vehicle in an alley near the 400 block of Marentette Avenue. When police attempted a traffic stop, the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed before being located abandoned a short time later in the 900 block of Ottawa Street.

On September 10, 2025, officers arrested a 14-year-old male in the 800 block of Hall Avenue and a 16-year-old male in the 30 block of Tuscarora Avenue.

The suspects, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, face the following charges:

16-year-old male:

• Break-and-enter
• Having face masked/disguised (x 2)
• Fraud under $5,000 (x 2)
• Possession of property obtained by crime not exceeding $5,000 (x 3)
• Using a credit card obtained by offence (x 2)
• Theft of a motor vehicle
• Fleeing from a peace officer
• Failing to comply with a release order

14-year-old male:

• Break-and-enter
• Fraud under $5,000
• Possession of property obtained by crime not exceeding $5,000 (x 2)
• Using a credit card obtained by offence
• Theft of a motor vehicle

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Target Base Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4350. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.