Windsor Police Headquarters, June 18, 2018. WindsorNewsToday.ca file photo.Windsor Police Headquarters, June 18, 2018. WindsorNewsToday.ca file photo.
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More charges for Windsor armed robbery suspects

Two suspects held in connection with a series of armed robberies now find themselves in more trouble.

A 41-year-old man and a 27-year-old man were arrested earlier this week in connection with four armed robberies in Windsor.

In each incident, occurring on November 11 and November 12, suspects wearing masks entered a business, threatened an employee with a weapon, and either stole or attempted to steal merchandise and cash.

The 41-year-old was first charged with five counts of possession of a firearm while prohibited, four counts of pointing a firearm, four counts of wearing a disguise to commit an offence, three counts of armed robbery, two counts of possession of a controlled substance, and one count each of robbery, assault, possession of stolen property over $5,000, and possession of stolen property under $5,000.

Now, he is facing a break-and-enter charge and a fifth count of wearing a disguise to commit an offence.

The 27-year-old man was originally charged with armed robbery, assault, uttering threats to cause bodily harm, and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

He is now facing an additional 18 counts. They include four counts apiece of break-and-enter to commit theft and possession of stolen property, and three counts each of wearing a disguise to commit an offence, possession of break-in instruments, and driving while prohibited. He also faces one count of breach of probation.

Those additional counts were laid after officers from the Target Base Unit and the Major Crimes Unit learned about a home invasion on Remembrance Day. One suspect stated he had a firearm, the other said he had a hatchet. Nothing was taken from the home, but a vehicle was stolen.

None of the charges have been proven in court.

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