Windsor police close section of Pitt St. for investigation
Windsor police on scene of an investigation on Pitt Street downtown Windsor, Ont. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. (Source: Rob Hindi/AM800 News)
Windsor police had a section of Pitt Street closed for an investigation Tuesday morning.
Police tape surrounded the area and a few cruisers were on scene.
Pitt Street was closed between Dougall Avenue and Ferry Street.
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