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Windsor Police seek suspect after knifepoint robbery at Drouillard Road store

Windsor Police said they're looking for a man who pulled a paring knife and demanded cash at a Drouillard Rd. store shortly before 4 a.m. Oct. 9. He wore a green, gold and white Green Bay Packers toque and jacket. Tips: 519-255-6700 ext. 4830.

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Windsor Police said they are asking for the public's help to identify a man after an armed robbery at a business in the Ford City neighbourhood.

What police say happened

Shortly before 4 a.m. on Oct. 9, police said, a man walked into a store in the 1800 block of Drouillard Road, went up to an employee and put a grocery bag on the counter. He demanded that the employee put all the money from the cash register into the bag, then pulled a paring knife from his coat pocket.

Description

Police describe the suspect as a white man, about 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a medium build, black hair and black facial hair. He was wearing a green, gold and white Green Bay Packers toque and jacket, blue jeans and black shoes. Police shared video of the suspect with the release.

What it means for you

If you recognize the description or the video, call the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. Anonymous tips can go to Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 or catchcrooks.com.

Sources

  1. Windsor Police Service on X, news release case 26-113676 (Oct. 20, 2026)
  2. windsorite.ca, Police Seek Suspect Following Armed Robbery In Ford City (Oct. 20, 2026)
  3. CTV News Windsor, Knifepoint robbery suspect sought in Ford City (Oct. 20, 2026)

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