On February 27th, at 3 a.m. Windsor Police officers responded to a report of an armed robbery in the 800 block of Campbell Ave.  A female suspect entered the business armed with a handgun, threatening an employee and demanding money. The suspect fled the scene after obtaining currency, cigarettes, and lighters.

A photograph of the suspect can be located on our website, catchcrooks.com

Investigators are asking residents and business owners in the area to review their dash-cam or surveillance footage between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m.

To view the video from the robbery, please head to Windsor Police Service Facebook page.

If you have information and wish to remain anonymous, contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

On January 9 and 10th, a male and female suspect attended three retail stores across Windsor. The pair used over $5,000 in counterfeit U.S. $50 bills to purchase items and received Canadian currency in change, bringing the total value of goods and currency received to more than $5,900.

The suspects are believed to be driving a white sports utility vehicle, possibly a Volkswagen Atlas or Tiguan.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation or who can identify the suspects and wish to remain ANONYMOUS CAN CONTACT Crime Stoppers at (519) 258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

Sometime January 2 and January 3, 2025, unknown individual(s) attended the property and stole a Yurt.

The suspect(s) also noticed that there was a trail camera on the property and remove the SD card from the device, preventing any video recordings.

The OPP is asking anyone with information about this incident or the individuals involved to contact the Essex County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers

On Saturday, January 4 at 1:50 a.m., two individuals attended a business in the 1000 block of County Road 22 in the community of Puce.

The individuals arrived in a white SUV, possibly a GMC Terrain , gained access to the building and removed numerous items including liquor, cigarettes and cash. The individuals left the scene in the white SUV that had a broken rear window.

If you know anything about this occurrence or can assist with identifying these individuals and wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477. You can also submit the information online at catchcrooks.com.

You may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

The LaSalle Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a suspect wanted for Theft Under $5000 from a retail store in the 1700 block of Sprucewood.

On December 19th at 3:55PM, the suspect stole several items and then fled the area.

Description: Black or East Indian male with a medium build, ~5’9”-6’, and has a full beard

Anyone with information that can assist in the identification of the suspect is asked to e-mail the LaSalle Police Service’s Criminal Investigative Department at cid@lasallepolice.ca. You can also provide information anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 or online at catchcrooks.com.

On November 3 rd at 730pm. Windsor Police responded to a report of an assault outside a

grocery store in the 700 block of Crawford Avenue. Officers learned that a man physically struck

a stranger multiple times following an argument in the store’s parking lot.

an image of the suspect can be located on our website catchcrooks.com. Suspect is described

as an Asian male between 25 and 35 years old, 5’10” tall, with a medium build, and short

straight black hair

The suspect left the scene in a blue, four-door sedan similar to a Ford Fusion.

Anyone with information and would like to remain anonymous is asked to contact Crime

Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

Case 24-119343

The Windsor Police Service has arrested two suspects and issued a warrant for a third person in connection to a residential break-and-enter.

On October 1, 2024, officers responded to a report of a break-in at a house in the 6300 block of Riverside Drive East. A preliminary investigation revealed that two people had broken into the home while a third person waited in a vehicle in the driveway. The suspects stole multiple items, including jewellery, a computer, and an electric bicycle.

The Windsor Police Target Base Unit took over the investigation and quickly identified the three suspects with the assistance of video surveillance footage and other investigative techniques. On October 2, officers located and arrested two of the three individuals in the 600 block of Aylmer Avenue.

Rogelio Nativi, 46, and Melissa Lanno, 28, have each been charged with:

• Break-and-enter and commit/dwelling house

• Possession of property obtained by crime not exceeding $5,000

• Breach of a judicial order

A warrant has been issued for David Lanno, 41, who remains outstanding. Lanno is described as a white male, 5’8” tall, approximately 150lbs, with black hair and blue eyes.

Anyone with information about the incident or David Lanno’s whereabouts is asked to contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

The Windsor Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance locating one of Canada’s most wanted fugitives following a shots-fired incident yesterday morning.

Shortly before 6 a.m. on June 29, officers responded to a fight involving multiple parties in the 700 block of Erie St. E. Upon arrival, officers learned that the fight involved 34-year-old Phillip Grant, a suspect wanted in connection with two Toronto homicides from 2022.

Witnesses reported that Grant fired a single gunshot and fled the scene prior to officers’ arrival. No injuries were reported as a result of the gunshot.

Officers continue to investigate Grant’s whereabouts. He is described as a black male, approximately 6’1” and 200 lbs, with a muscular build and brown eyes, currently sporting dreadlocks and a goatee. If seen, he should not be approached.

Grant was named to the Bolo Program’s list of Canada’s most wanted fugitives following the homicides, and remains on their list of still-wanted fugitives: https://www.boloprogram.org/still-wanted/ The Bolo Program leverages social media, technology, and innovative engagement to encourage citizens to be on the lookout for Canada's most wanted.

Contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

On May 18, 2024, just after 9 a.m., officers responded to a call of a robbery at a commercial business in the 3200 block of Dougall Avenue. Through investigation, officers learned that an unidentified male entered the business, used a hammer to shatter a display case, and steal a large number of items. The unidentified male then fled the scene in a black Ram pickup truck.

Approximately 15 minutes after the robbery, the vehicle was tracked to the area of Provincial Road at Howard Avenue, prior to heading southbound toward Walker Road. The truck was further described as having no front license plate, light-coloured wheel rims, a spare tire within the bed of the truck, as well as a trailer hitch.

Photographs can be located on our website. 

If you wish to remain anonymous and have information on this case,  contact Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 or online at www.catchcrooks.com.