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CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
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
CTV News
13-06-2025
- CTV News
Recognize him? Windsor police seek man after series of retail thefts
The man is described as a white male, between 40 and 50 years old, with a heavy build and a grey beard. (Source: WPS) Windsor police officers are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect after several retail thefts in the city's west end. In April and June of 2025, police say the suspect entered a business in the 700 block of Patricia Road and stole over $1,000 worth of merchandise. On each occasion, the suspect selected various items and left the store without making any attempt to pay. Investigators have also linked the same suspect to a similar theft at the same location in March of 2024. The suspect is wanted for three counts of theft under $5,000. He is described as a white male, between 40 and 50 years old, with a heavy build and a grey beard. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service's Retail Theft Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4000. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at
CTV News
12-06-2025
- CTV News
Retail theft suspects sought: WPS
Two suspects are wanted in connection to a string of retail thefts. The Windsor police said the thefts involved more than $7,500 worth of merchandise. On May 24, police said the suspects went to two separate pharmacies, taking $6,800 worth of makeup. Around $720 of merchandise was taken from a third retailer. Officers added no attempt was made to pay in each incident. The first suspect is described as a Middle Eastern woman, around 5 feet 6 inches tall, and was seen wearing a hijab at the time of the incidents. The second suspect is a Middle Eastern man, around 5 feet 11 inches tall, with a large build and short black hair. Both are wanted on charges of theft under $5,000. Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to call the Windsor Police Service Retail Theft Unit at 519-255-6700 extension 4000. Anonymous tips can also be sent to Crime Stoppers online or by calling 519-258-8477.
