Suspect arrested after breaking into east-end residence

The Windsor Police Service has arrested a suspect following a break-in at an east-end residence.

This morning, just after 2 a.m., officers responded to a call for service in the 1900 block of Rossini Blvd. 

Through investigation, officers learned that the victim awoke to their home alarm system notifying them of an intruder. 

Video surveillance at the residence showed the suspect entering the rear of the house and subsequently fleeing after the alarm was activated. The victim was not physically injured in this incident. 

K-9 officer Rolex and his handler tracked the suspect to a residence in the 1900 block of Tourangeau Rd., where the suspect was subsequently arrested. 

Travis Jakobsen, 24, is charged with unlawfully being in a dwelling house. 

Anyone with information is asked to call Windsor Police Service at 519-255-6700, ext. 4000. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com​

If you or someone you know is an affected person in need of support, please call Victim Services Windsor Essex County at 519-723-2711 or the Victim Assistance Unit at Windsor Police at 519-255-6700, ext. 4879.