B&E suspect captured with help of K9 officer

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE

Case #: 25-6118

B&E suspect captured with help of K9 officer

 

A Windsor Police K9 officer tracked down and captured a suspect following a commercial break-and-enter in South Windsor.

 

Shortly before 5:30 a.m. on January 19, 2025, police responded to a report of a break-in at a business in the 2900 block of Dougall Avenue. Officers determined that a suspect had forcefully entered the premises and caused extensive damage to the property. A bag containing multiple stolen items was found at the scene. 

 

With the assistance of K9 officer Link, officers conducted a search of the surrounding area. The suspect was quickly located in a nearby scrap yard, where he was taken into custody following a brief foot chase.

 

Emilio Monteleone, 24, has been charged with:

•             Break-and-enter

•             Possession of instruments for the purpose of break-and-enter

•             Failure to comply with a release order

 

The Windsor Police Target Base Unit asks residents and business owners in the area to check their surveillance or dashcam footage, specifically between the hours of 4:30 and 6:30 a.m. on January 19, for evidence that may assist with the investigation.

 

Anyone with information is asked to contact 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.