three suspects arrested after windsor police seize $46k in stolen property

windsor police have seized almost $46,000 in stolen property and arrested the last of three suspects following a break-in several months ago.  

the windsor police service said its target base unit began investigating may 27 after a break and enter at a commercial property in the 3600 block of lauzon road.  

police said the culprits stole 30 compression fittings, which only utility companies can buy. the fittings were worth a total of about $45,540, according to investigators.  

officers recovered 29 of the 30 stolen fittings. police also identified three suspects, and eventually arrested them over the last few months.  

on may 29, officers arrested a 48-year-old woman, who has been charged with possession of property obtained by crime and trafficking property obtained by crime.  

they arrested a 37-year-old man on aug. 9 and charged him with possession of property obtained by crime, trafficking property obtained by crime, and fraud under $5,000.  

police arrested the final suspect, a 56-year-old man, on monday. he has been charged with possession of property obtained by crime and trafficking property obtained by crime.  

anyone with information about the case can call the windsor police service’s target base unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 4350. to provide anonymous tips, contact windsor and essex county crime stoppers at 519-258-8477 (tips) or catchcrooks.com.