B&E suspect captured with help of K9 officer

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE

Case #: 25-40175

B&E suspect captured with help from K9 officer

A Windsor Police K9 officer tracked down and captured a suspect following a commercial break-and-enter.

Shortly before 6 a.m. on April 27, 2025, officers responded to a report of a break-in at a business in the 1200 block of Wyandotte Street East. Upon arrival, officers determined that a suspect had forcefully entered the premises, stolen merchandise and cash, and fled on foot. 

With the assistance of police K9 Link, officers conducted a search of the surrounding area. The suspect was tracked to the backyard of a residence in the 600 block of Marion Avenue, where he was arrested without incident.

Gerald Clifford Rockwood, 54, has been charged with break-and-enter and wearing a face mask in the commission of an offence.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Target Base Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4350. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.