Windsor police are actively searching for three suspects following two violent incidents targeting youths in the city. The first incident occurred when a 12-year-old boy was threatened with a knife at a park, and the second involved two teenagers who were pepper-sprayed about 40 minutes later.
Initial Incident at Lillian Avenue Park
Officers responded to a park in the 2700 block of Lillian Avenue shortly before 6:30 p.m. on March 30 after receiving a report of a weapons-related incident. According to police, the 12-year-old boy was sitting on a bench when an unknown male approached him and attempted to intimidate him. When the boy told the suspect to leave him alone, the suspect used a knife to cut the child's pant leg. Fortunately, the boy was not physically injured and was able to run home safely.
Second Incident at Ypres Avenue Community Centre
Approximately 40 minutes later, officers were called to a community centre in the 1000 block of Ypres Avenue, where two 16-year-olds were pepper-sprayed. Investigators believe the same suspect from the earlier incident approached the teens and sprayed both of them in the face. He was then joined by two other males, and all three fled the area together. The teenagers sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Suspect Descriptions
Police have released descriptions of the three suspects. The primary suspect is described as a white or Middle Eastern male, aged 15 to 20, approximately five feet eight inches tall. He was wearing a black ski mask, a black hooded jacket, black pants with white decals, and blue and white shoes. He was also carrying what is believed to be a cylindrical pepper spray canister.
The two additional suspects are also described as white or Middle Eastern males, aged 15 to 20, and about five feet eight inches tall. One has a muscular build, black curly hair, glasses, and gold chains, and was wearing a black T-shirt, black pants, and black shoes. The other has a medium build and was wearing a black ski mask, a black hooded jacket, a black backpack, black pants, and black shoes.
Police Investigation and Appeal for Information
Police believe the same suspect is responsible for both incidents. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Windsor Police Service major crimes unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 or online at catchcrooks.com.
