Auto theft suspects sought in two separate cases

Windsor police are looking for suspects after two auto thefts caught on video. CTV’s Melanie Kentner has more in the Crime Stoppers report.

Windsor police and Crime Stoppers are looking for suspects after two separate auto thefts in the city.

In the first case, police say a white Mercedes was stolen from east Windsor. Police say two suspects approach the vehicle and unlock it remotely. One suspect can be seen on video entering the vehicle, starting it and driving away.

“It would appear the suspects had a fob or possibly a cloned fob to steal the vehicle,” said Crime Stoppers coordinator Const. Jamie Fummerton.

The second incident is described as a crime of opportunity. Police say the driver of a white Infiniti left the vehicle running while attending a business in the area of Walker Road and Ottawa Street.

“While the driver was inside the business, a male enters the Infiniti and drives away,” said Fummerton.

Tips for auto theft prevention:

• Keep doors locked
• Don’t leave spare key fob in vehicle
• Keep key fobs in a safe/secure place, out of range of the vehicle when not in use
• Don’t leave vehicles running when you’re not in it
• Know the distance that your vehicle will recognize the key fob signal and unlock the doors automatically.

What to do if it happens to you:

If you are a victim or witness of a crime in progress, call 911. To report a crime, contact your local police service, or, if you wish to remain anonymous and you are not the victim, you can contact us at Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers, online at catchcrooks.com, on our App (P3Tips) or by phone at 519-258-8477.