One arrested in armed robberies investigation, second wanted
One person has been arrested and a second is wanted in connection to an ongoing armed robberies investigation.
On Tuesday just after 3 p.m., police were called to a business in the 900 block of Erie Street East to reports of an armed robbery in progress.
Windsor police said a man entered the business wearing a plastic “Black Panther” mask and demanded merchandise, allegedly threatening the employee with a gun.
The suspect was disarmed by the employee and another person.
According to the Windsor Police Service, a second male suspect entered the building with a knife, threatening both victims. The suspects fled the scene in a stolen vehicle without any merchandise, officers said.
Police recovered an airsoft pistol and a bag that is believed to belong to the suspects.
One suspect was found and arrested in the 500 block of Tecumseh Road East a short time later. During the arrest, a stolen vehicle and a quantity of fentanyl and crystal methamphetamine were seized.
Shawn Scott Henderson, 41, is charged with multiple offences including armed robbery charges, pointing a firearm, assault and possession of a firearm while prohibited.
Police have issued an arrest warrant for 27-year-old Anthony James Martin. He is wanted for charges of robbery with violence, assault, uttering threats to cause bodily harm and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.
Martin is described as a white man, around six feet tall with a medium build. He has blue eyes, brownish-red hair and a full beard.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700 extension 4830. Anonymous tips can also be sent to Crime Stoppers or called in at 519-258-8477.
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