Suspect charged after series of retail thefts totalling $30,000

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WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE

Case #: 25-6466

Suspect charged after series of retail thefts totalling $30,000 

 

The Windsor Police Service has arrested a 28-year-old man following a string of retail thefts.

 

Between September 14, 2024, and January 13, 2025, police received reports of 20 thefts involving the same suspect at hardware retailers throughout Windsor. The total value of the stolen goods exceeded $30,000.

 

Shortly before 1 p.m. on January 20, 2025, officers from the Problem-Oriented Policing Unit (POP), with assistance from K9 officer Rolex, located and arrested the suspect outside of a residence in the 1600 block of Tecumseh Road East.

 

Armand Swope has been charged with 20 counts of theft not exceeding $5,000.

 

Anyone with information is asked to call the Windsor Police Service 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.


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