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CTV News
a day ago
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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
2 days ago
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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.
