UPDATE: Armed robbery suspects face additional charges

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Case #: 24-137621, 24-137640, 24-137641, 24-137937, 24-137550
UPDATE: Armed robbery suspects face additional charges  

Two men arrested in connection to a string of violent armed robberies now face additional charges, including several in relation to a home invasion.

Earlier this week, the Windsor Police Service arrested Shawn Scott Henderson and Anthony James Martin after an investigation into four different armed robberies which occurred on November 11 and 12, 2024.  In each incident, the masked suspects entered a business, brandished a weapon, and stole or attempted to steal from the business.  

Henderson, 41, was originally charged with 22 offences, including robbery with an offensive weapon (x 3), pointing a firearm (x 4), and assault. Martin, 27, was initially charged with robbery with violence, assault, uttering threats to cause bodily harm, and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

 A further investigation by the Major Crimes Unit and Target Base Unit has resulted in additional charges stemming from the four robberies as well as an additional home invasion that occurred on November 11, 2024.  Through investigation, officers found that two suspects entered the home one advised that he was in possession of a firearm, and one was in possession of a hatchet.  The suspects fled from the scene in a stolen vehicle, but did not steal anything from the residence.  No injuries were reported. 

As a result, Martin now faces the following 18 additional charges:

• Break-and-enter and commit theft (x 4)
• Wearing a disguise to commit an offence (x 3)
• Possession of break-in instrument (x 3)
• Driving while prohibited (x 3)
• Possession of property obtained by crime (x 4)
• Failure to comply with probation

Henderson faces additional charges of break-and-enter and wearing a disguise to commit an offence.  

This remains an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 4830. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be provided to Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.