Suspect sought after armed robbery
UPDATE: On the evening of October 6, 2025, investigators identified the suspect in this incident and connected him to a second attempted robbery at the same location.
Shortly before 8 p.m. that evening, officers located and arrested the suspect after a brief foot pursuit near the corner of Bruce Ave. and Vera St.
Jeremy Charles Willis, 33, has been charged with:
- Robbery with a weapon (x 2)
- Pointing a firearm
- Using a firearm while committing an indictable offence
- Carrying a concealed weapon (x 2)
- Wearing a disguise with intent to commit an indictable offence (x 2)
We would like to thank the community for their assistance in this investigation.
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WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Case #: 25-104774
Suspect sought after armed robbery
The Windsor Police Service is investigating an armed robbery at a business in the city’s west end.
Shortly before 8:30 p.m. on October 1, 2025, officers responded after a security alarm was activated at a business in the 300 block of Wyandotte Street West. Once on scene, officers learned that a suspect had entered the business armed with a firearm and a rock, approached an employee, and demanded money from the cash register.
The suspect obtained money and then fled the scene on foot, heading west on Wyandotte Street West and then south on Church Street.
No physical injuries have been reported.
At the time of the incident, the suspect was wearing a black hoodie, black pants, a navy sweater covering his face, black and white Nike shoes, and a red backpack worn on his chest.
Investigators urge residents and business owners in the area to review their dash-cam or surveillance footage for evidence related to this case.
Anyone with information should call the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com