Suspect arrested after store robbery

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE

Case #: 25-20951

Suspect arrested after store robbery

 

The Windsor Police Service has arrested a 29-year-old man following a robbery involving choking at a business in the 800 block of Wyandotte Street East. 

 

Shortly before 9:30 p.m. on March 3, 2025, police responded to a report of a robbery in progress at a business in the 800 block of Wyandotte Street East. Officers arrived at the scene and learned that a man had entered the store, forced his way across the counter, and choked an employee while demanding cigarettes. After a brief struggle, the suspect stole cigarettes, and left the store without further incident.

 

The employee sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

 

Officers reviewed the store’s video surveillance and quickly identified the suspect. Shortly before 11 p.m., officers located and arrested the man around Park Street West and Pelissier Street.

 

Russell James Stewart, 29, has been charged with robbery.

 

Anyone with information should call the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. They can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at http://www.catchcrooks.com