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A 53-year-old Windsor man is facing multiple criminal charges following a string of burglaries at city businesses.
Police said there were break-ins or attempted break-ins at five commercial buildings between February 20 and March 3.
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In all but one of the incidents, police said the thief smashed a window while trying to get inside.
In two of the cases, investigators said the suspect stole more than $11,000 from businesses in the 6700 block of Tecumseh Street East and the 2500 block of Jefferson Boulevard.
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In the other three cases, police said the culprit damaged the buildings but failed to gain entry.
After a nearly month-long investigation, the Windsor Police Service’s target base unit arrested a suspect March 15 at a residence in the 2900 block of Meadowbrook Lane.
The 53-year-old man is charged with two counts of break-and-enter at a place other than a dwelling, three counts of attempted break-and-enter at a place other than a dwelling, five counts of wearing a disguise with intent to commit an indictable offence, three counts of breach of probation, and three counts of failure to comply with a release order.
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Anyone who might have information about the case should call the Windsor Police Service’s target base unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 4350. To give tips anonymously, call Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or go to catchcrooks.com.
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