Armed robbery suspect arrested after pointing imitation firearm at employee: police

The headquarters of the Windsor Police Service seen on February 26, 2019. (Ricardo Veneza / CTV Windsor)

Windsor police officers arrested a 24-year-old man after he allegedly pointed an imitation firearm an employee during a robbery.

Shortly before 1 p.m. on Tuesday, police responded to a report of a robbery involving a firearm at a business in the 400 block of University Avenue West.

Officers learned that a man had entered the store, concealed several items, and tried to leave without paying. When confronted by a security guard, police say the suspect pointed a firearm at the employee, struck him in the face, and fled the scene.

Officers reviewed surveillance footage, quickly identified the suspect, and arrested him a short time later at an apartment in the 300 block of Glengarry Avenue.

An imitation firearm was seized as evidence.

The man has been charged with:

• Robbery with an offensive weapon
• Breach of probation
• Failure to comply with a release order

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. They can also call Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or submit tips online at http://catchcrooks.com.