Police arrest robbery suspect accused of choking employee

Windsor police cruiser at headquarters in Windsor, Ont., on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. (Melanie Kentner/CTV News Windsor)

Windsor police officers have arrested a 29-year-old man after an alleged robbery involving choking at a Wyandotte Street business.

Police responded to a report of a robbery in progress at a business in the 800 block of Wyandotte Street East shortly before 9:30 p.m. on Monday.

Officers say they learned that a man had entered the store, forced his way across the counter and choked an employee while demanding cigarettes.

Police say after a brief struggle, the suspect stole cigarettes, and left the store without further incident.

The employee sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers reviewed the store’s video surveillance and quickly identified the suspect. Shortly before 11 p.m., they located and arrested the man around Park Street West and Pelissier Street.

The man has been charged with robbery.

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 http://www.catchcrooks.