Windsor Police are asking for help identifying the suspect in the Christmas Day hammer robbery


Windsor police say they have arrested one suspect and are looking for a second in a series of armed robberies at convenience stores that took place between December 25 and 28.

Police say the suspects entered three different convenience stores between Sunday and Wednesday, armed with hammers and stole cash and cigarettes.

Windsor police say they are asking for the public’s help in identifying the second suspect.

He is described by police as a white male, between 25 and 30, about 6 feet tall and thin. Police said he was wearing a black jacket and a blue surgical mask during the robbery.

After stealing cash from the first store’s cash register, police say a suspect « drove off in a stolen white Chevrolet Cruze driven by an unknown accomplice. »

The suspects fled on foot during the second and third robberies, police said.

Windor police say the Chevrolet Cruze was recovered and no convenience store employees were injured in the thefts.

Police say a 36-year-old man was arrested on Thursday and will be charged with robbery and « wearing a mask/disguise with intent ».

According to police, his first court appearance is Friday.



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