Store employee threatened with knife during robbery
Windsor police are looking to identify the person seen in this photo in relation to a robbery investigation. April 19, 2024. (Source: Windsor police)
Windsor police are hoping the public can help identify a person in relation to a robbery investigation.
Police said a person went to a market in the 2100 block of Huron Church Road near McKay Avenue and left the store without paying for about $200 worth of items.
When a store employee confronted the suspect, police said the employee was threatened with a knife.
Anyone with information is asked to call Windsor police at 519-255-600 ext. 4830.
You can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477.
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