Windsor police seek suspects in armed home invasion
Two men wearing masks allegedly forced their way into an east Windsor home Saturday night with a gun in hand demanding money.
Windsor police are searching for the suspects involved in the home invasion.
Police say when the armed men forced their way into the home in the 1400 block of George Avenue around 11 p.m., a 62-year-old woman who was at the home, was struck in the head with the firearm. She sustained minor injuries.
Police say the intruders stole money and prescription drugs before fleeing the scene.
Google map of area where home invasion took place in the 1400 block of George Avenue in Windsor, Ont. on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023.
Police describe the first suspect as a Black man, around 6’ tall with a skinny build and spoke in a Jamaican accent. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black hoodie, black pants and bright orange or yellow running shoes.
The second suspect is described as a Black man, around 5’10” with a large build. During the incident, he wore a black sweater, black pants, and aviator-style glasses with black shades.
Investigators are asking anyone who lives in the area to check their dashcam or surveillance footage for evidence.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Major Crime Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. They can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
NDP motion regarding Palestinian statehood passes after major Liberal alterations
A motion from the federal New Democrats initially calling on Canada to recognize the 'State of Palestine' passed amid widespread acrimony on Monday, after the Liberals drastically altered its wording to see the government simply work towards that aim as part of a two-state solution.
'He didn't want to die': Family of Calgary man killed in standoff speaks out
Family of a Calgary man killed after a 30-hour standoff with police last week are speaking out, sharing details of the tense and heart-wrenching experience.
Toronto family doctor who called patient's body 'perfect' suspended for 3 months: tribunal
A family doctor in Toronto has been suspended for three months after a disciplinary tribunal found that he failed to follow proper protocols while examining a patient's breasts and made inappropriate comments about her body.
Ohio mom who left toddler alone 10 days when she went on vacation pleads guilty to aggravated murder
An Ohio mother whose 16-month-old daughter died after being left home alone in a playpen for 10 days last summer while she went on vacation was sentenced Monday to life in prison with no chance of parole.
Retired teacher pleads guilty to paying for sex with 15-year-old in Collingwood, Ont.
In a Barrie courtroom on Monday, a retired high school teacher from the Niagara Region pleaded guilty to sexual touching and obtaining sexual services from a 15-year-old boy in Collingwood in 2021.
Hertz CEO out following electric car 'horror show'
The company, which announced in January it was selling 20,000 of the electric vehicles in its fleet, or about a third of the EVs it owned, is now replacing the CEO who helped build up that fleet, giving it the company’s fifth boss in just four years.
5 charged in Calgary kidnappings that targeted women
Calgary police have charged five men in a pair of kidnappings last year that targeted innocent victims.
Demand soars for solar eclipse glasses in Canada. Are they worth buying?
The demand for total solar eclipse glasses used to safely view the rare celestial event has been ramping up as sellers, along with astronomy and eye-care experts in Canada, warn that viewing the eclipse with the naked eye is dangerous.
Canadian commander of volunteer fighter group dies in Ukraine
A Canadian-born commander of the so-called Norman Brigade, a volunteer fighting group in Ukraine, has died.