Two men arrested after restaurant break-in and fire

Surveillance footage depicts a break and enter and arson at the Squad Pub and Grill in Windsor, Ont. (Source: Shahdesh Kshatriya)

Windsor police have arrested two suspects after a break-in and fire at a restaurant and pub on Wyandotte Street.

On April 4 at 6 a.m., police say two men were captured on surveillance video entering the business in the 1000 block of Wyandotte Street East through an opening in a wall caused by a deliberately set fire several hours earlier.

Once inside, the suspects allegedly stole cash, a credit card, jewelry, computers, and other property.

Following the break-in, police say one of the suspects was seen at nearby convenience stores, where the stolen credit card was used to make purchases.

The Windsor Police Target Base Unit took over the investigation and quickly identified two suspects.

On April 13, officers arrested the first suspect in the 400 block of Wyandotte Street East. The second suspect was arrested on April 22 in the 900 block of Wyandotte Street East.

A 45-year-old man has been charged with the following:

• Break-and-enter to commit an indictable offence – place other than a dwelling house
• Possession of a stolen credit card (x 2)
• Fraud under $5,000 (x 2)
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

A 39-year-old man has been charged with the following:

• Break-and-enter to commit an indictable offence – place other than a dwelling house
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service Target Base Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4350. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.