Windsor police looking for suspect after armed robbery in West End

Windsor police looking for suspect after armed robbery in West End

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Windsor police are looking for a suspect who allegedly walked into a west side business with a gun, demanded money from an employee and fled with the stolen money.

Officers responded around 3 a.m. Thursday to reports of an armed robbery at a business in the 700 block of Felix Avenue.

Investigation revealed that the suspect, armed with a long gun, entered the business and demanded that the employee take money from the cash register.

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Windsor police said the employee complied with the suspect’s demands.

After he allegedly took money from the register, police fled the area without further incident.

No physical injuries were reported.

Windsor Police are now asking for the public’s help to identify and locate the suspect.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6 feet tall, with blue eyes. He was wearing dark clothing at the time of the armed robbery.

Investigators are also asking residents and business owners in the area to review their dashcam or surveillance footage for evidence related to the incident.

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Anyone with information should call the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. They can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at catchcrooks.com.

If you or someone you know is an affected person in need of support, please call Victim Support Windsor Essex County at 519-723-2711 or the Victim Assistance Unit at Windsor Police at 519-255-6700, ext. 4879.

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WPS WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE Case #: 24-135719 Suspect wanted after armed robbery Windsor police are investigating an armed robbery at a business in the west part of the city. On November 7, 2024, at approximately 3 a.m., officers responded to a report of a robbery with a firearm in the 700 block of Felix Avenue. Through their investigation, officers learned that a suspect entered a business while in possession of a long firearm and demanded money from the register. An employee complied with the suspect’s demands. The suspect removed cash from the register before leaving the area without further incident. No physical injuries were reported. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6 feet tall, with blue eyes. He was wearing dark clothing at the time of the incident. Investigators are asking residents and business owners in the area to check their dashcam or surveillance footage for evidence related to this case. Anyone with information should call the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com Photo by Windsor Police /Postmedia

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