A 36-year-old woman has been charged following a knife attack at a business in the Riverside Park area of Windsor on May 7.
Incident Details
According to Windsor Police, officers responded to a report of a person with a knife at a business in the 5300 block of Wyandotte Street East shortly after 10:40 a.m. The suspect, unknown to the victim, approached a man as he walked to work and followed him through the employee entrance.
Once inside, the suspect began yelling, grabbed a large knife from the kitchen, and advanced aggressively toward employees while swinging the weapon. While still holding the knife, she broke multiple items, demanded money from the register, and threatened a victim.
Arrest and Charges
Employees fled the business and contacted police. One employee then re-entered and restrained the suspect until officers arrived. No physical injuries were reported, and the suspect was arrested without incident.
The 36-year-old woman faces the following charges:
- Two counts of assault with a weapon
- Robbery
- Possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace
- Mischief over $5,000
- Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
Due to the suspect's mental health status, police are not releasing her identity.
Police Appeal
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.
