Suspect arrested after string of residential break-and-enters

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Case #: 24-70228, 24-66804, 24-67875

Suspect arrested after string of residential break-and-enters

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The Windsor Police Service has arrested a 53-year-old man in connection to a series of residential break-and-enters. 

Since the beginning of June 2024, there have been at least three confirmed break-ins at residential homes in West Windsor. In all cases, residents were asleep in their homes at the time of the break -and-enter. 

Through a comprehensive investigation, the Windsor Police Target Base Unit identified a suspect. On June 19, 2024, members of the Problem-Oriented Policing Unit (POP) located and arrested the suspect following a brief foot chase in the 1300 block of University Avenue.  

Darrell Heisler is charged with the following: 

  • Break-and-enter a dwelling with intent to commit an indictable offence (x 3)
  • Wearing a disguise with intent to commit an indictable offence (x 3) 
  • Theft under $5,000
  • Mischief under $5,000

Heisler also had outstanding warrants of assault, mischief under $5,000, and breach of probation (x 2). 

Heisler is considered a person of interest in other break and enters in the city. Anyone with information is asked to call the Target Base Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4350. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

If you or someone you know is an affected person in need of support, please call Victim Services Windsor Essex County at 519-723-2711 or the Victim Assistance Unit at Windsor Police at 519-255-6700, ext. 4879.

 


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