Suspect arrested in downtown robbery
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Windsor Police Service News Update Tuesday, October 3, 2023 |
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WINDSOR POLICE SERVICE NEWS RELEASE
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Case #: 23-115160
Suspect arrested in downtown robbery
The Windsor Police Service has arrested a 65-year-old male in connection to a robbery in the downtown core.
On October 2, 2023, at approximately 5 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Dufferin Place for a report of an assault. When they arrived on scene, they found a 41-year-old female suffering from a stab wound to her face.
Officers learned that a male suspect approached the victim demanding money and then subsequently stabbed her. The suspect fled before officers were called.
The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers obtained a description of the suspect, and after a brief search, he was arrested in the 600 block of Goyeau Ave. shortly after 5 p.m.
Timothy Bolton is charged with the following:
• Robbery with an offensive weapon
• Assault causing bodily harm
• Failure to comply with release order
This remains an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Windsor Police Major Crime Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. 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.
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For further information:
Contact the WPS Corporate Communication Unit's Public Information Officer at (519) 255-6700 ext. 4462. Content posted by:
Constable Bianca Jackson
Corporate Communications Unit
Windsor Police Service - Headquarters
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Office: (519) 255-6700 ext. 4462
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