A lengthy investigation by Windsor police has resulted in the arrests of three suspects in connection with at least two break-and-enters and numerous fraud incidents.
Members of the Target Base Unit began by looking into a commercial break-in on May 26 on Eugenie Street at McDougall Street. Two people were seen on security camera footage forcing their way in and stealing three boxes of alcohol worth about $1,700.
A second break-in occurred on May 30 on Dougall Avenue near Cabana Road West. Two people, wearing masks, were caught on video stealing over $2,000 in lottery tickets and $1,200 worth of cigarettes. The lottery tickets were later validated at various locations throughout Windsor, with $590 in cash being returned.
Three suspects, two men, and one woman, were identified through the probe. A 31-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman were arrested in June.
The 31-year-old male is charged with break-and-enter, two counts of wearing a mask to commit an offence, four counts of possession of stolen property, and four counts of fraud under $5,000.
The woman is charged with fraud under $5,000 and possession of stolen property.
The third suspect, a 32-year-old man, was arrested on Thursday by Ontario Provincial Police. He is being returned to Windsor where he will face three counts of break-and-enter, six counts of wearing a mask to commit an offence, and one count each of fraud under $5,000 and possession of stolen property.
These charges have not been proven in court.
The investigation is still active. Anyone with information should call the Windsor police Target Base Unit at (519) 255-6700, ext. 4350. Anonymous tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers at (519) 258-TIPS (8477).
