Two men are facing multiple charges after an air conditioning unit valued at $10,000 was stolen from a residence in south Windsor. Windsor police confirmed that the stolen property has been recovered.
Details of the Theft
Police responded on June 11 to a theft report at a home in the 9800 block of Cabana Road East. According to investigators, two suspects cut the wiring to the home's air conditioning unit around 6 a.m. and fled the scene with the unit.
Arrests Made
The first suspect was located and arrested on June 17 around 7:30 p.m. by officers from the Windsor Police Service problem-oriented policing unit in the 2600 block of Richmond Street. The second suspect was arrested on June 29, just after 7 p.m., by officers from the OPP-led repeat offender parole enforcement squad at his residence in Lakeshore.
Charges Laid
A 35-year-old man faces charges of damage to property under $5,000 and theft over $5,000. A 44-year-old man has been charged with damage to property under $5,000, theft over $5,000, breach of probation, and two counts of operation while prohibited. Police did not provide further details on the recovery of the stolen air conditioner.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service target base unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4350 or leave an anonymous tip with Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.
