Three suspects arrested following series of robberies
WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Case #: 24-107949
Three suspects arrested following series of robberies
The Windsor Police Service has arrested three suspects in connection with a series of robberies.
On September 6, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m., officers responded to a robbery at a business in the 4300 block of Walker Road. Three male suspects entered the store and took approximately $1,000 worth of merchandise without paying. The suspects also damaged property inside the store. When confronted by a loss prevention officer, one suspect sprayed a noxious substance while another brandished a baton. The suspects fled the scene in a black sedan.
Less than an hour later, at 5:15 p.m., officers were called to another robbery, this time at a business in the 3100 block of Dougall Avenue. The suspects stole more than $500 worth of items and threatened a store employee with a baton before fleeing in a black sedan similar to the previous robbery.
Shortly thereafter, at 5:24 p.m., officers responded to a third robbery in the 2400 block of Dougall Avenue. The suspects entered a business and stole items valued at over $130.
Upon arrival, officers located the black sedan in a nearby parking lot. The suspects fled on foot and were arrested following a brief chase. One officer sustained a broken ankle during the pursuit.
No one else was injured as a result of the incidents.
Ricardo Giovani Dragan, 21, of Scarborough, has been charged with:
- Robbery (x 2)
- Assault with a weapon
- Possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace (x 2)
- Mischief under $5,000
- Theft under $5,000
Two youths from Scarbrough, aged 14 and 17, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, have each been charged with:
- Robbery (x 2)
- Assault with a weapon
- Possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace (x 2)
- Mischief under $5,000
- Theft under $5,000
Anyone with information is asked to call the Windsor Police Target Base Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4350. You can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com