Two suspects are facing multiple charges after a break-in at a warehouse near downtown Windsor, where approximately $50,000 in goods, including power tools, were stolen.
Incident Details
Police responded to a facility in the 600 block of University Avenue West on June 1, just after 9 a.m., following a report of a break-in that occurred around 6 a.m. that same day. A neighbour also reported that a Herby Curby garbage bin had been stolen the previous night.
Officers located two suspects in the 500 block of Bruce Avenue, who were allegedly in possession of the stolen garbage bin and other property taken during the warehouse break-in. Police also found break-and-enter tools during a search of one suspect, which constituted a breach of a condition from a previous release order.
Charges Filed
A 39-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man have each been charged with break and enter and commit, which includes the theft of approximately $50,000 worth of goods from the business. They also face charges of theft under $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 related to the theft of the garbage bin.
The woman faces an additional charge of failure to comply with a release order and was arrested on the strength of an outstanding warrant for an unrelated occurrence. Police did not specify the nature of that occurrence.
Recovery of Goods
Police stated that a number of the stolen goods have not been recovered. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service target base unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4350. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Windsor and Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at http://catchcrooks.com.
