3 days ago
26 arrested after police crack down on retails thefts
Windsor police officers arrested 26 people during a three-day blitz cracking down on retail thefts.
From Aug. 12 to 14, the Windsor Police Problem-Oriented Policing (POP) Unit and the Retail Theft Unit partnered with loss prevention teams at nine local stores to prevent and deter shoplifting.
Officers arrested a total of 26 people, laid 30 criminal charges, and recovered over $3,200 in stolen property. Five of those arrested also had outstanding warrants.
Police say one notable arrest involved a man who allegedly stole items from a store in the 7300 block of Catherine Street and threatened an employee when confronted. Later the same day, he reportedly attempted to steal merchandise from another store in the 7200 block of Tecumseh Road East.
He was arrested and charged with robbery and theft under $5,000. He has 11 previous theft charges so far this year.
'Shoplifting isn't a victimless crime. It affects businesses, drives up costs for everyone, and can create unsafe situations for staff and customers,' said Insp. Jennifer Crosby. 'By working closely with our retail partners, our officers are taking a proactive approach to keep our community safe and hold offenders accountable.'
Anyone with information about retail theft or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Windsor Police Service at 519-255-6700 ext. 4000 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at
