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The Windsor Police Service is searching for a suspect responsible for two motor vehicle robberies and two attempted vehicle robberies in a 24-hour period over the weekend.
The spree of attempted robberies began at 3:30 a.m. Saturday when a male suspect assaulted a driver in a drive-thru and attempted to steal his vehicle in the 300 block of Tecumseh Road East.
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After the driver blew his car horn, the suspect fled. Only 90 minutes later in the 300 block of Tuscarora Street, a male matching the same suspect’s description approached an individual in a red 2017 Honda Civic, sprayed him in the face with a noxious substance, dragged him out of the car and drove off.
An hour later in the 2500 block of Lincoln Road, a person delivering newspapers was sprayed in the face with a noxious substance and had his 2010 white Audi stolen.
Another attempted vehicle robbery occurred Sunday morning at 3 a.m. in the 1400 block of Holburn Street. Again, a male matching the suspect’s description sprayed a victim with a noxious substance and attempted to steal their vehicle.
Police believe the same suspect was involved in all four incidents.
The suspect is described as a five-foot-six black male, approximately 30 years old and with a heavy build. He wore a green hooded sweatshirt and black COVID mask.
A light-grey van, possibly a Grand Caravan, is believed to have been driven by an accomplice.
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Investigators urge residents and businesses in the immediate vicinity of these incidents to review their security surveillance cameras for evidence.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service major crimes unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. Or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.
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