A Windsor man is facing criminal harassment charges after allegedly following a woman in his vehicle.
On Tuesday, a woman reported to police that she got into her vehicle around 9 p.m. in the area of Riverside Drive and Ouellette Avenue and noticed that another vehicle was following her.
The car continued to follow her even after she made several turns and parked the car once. The victim reported she eventually drove to a residence and noticed the car was parked in the area. She had a brief conversation with the person driving the car, who refused to leave her alone. People in the area noticed the interaction and offered assistance. That's when the man left.
The woman provided the police with a licence plate and a detailed description of the vehicle. Police tracked down the vehicle around 10 p.m.
The driver was arrested and the vehicle was seized as part of the investigation.
Faton Miftari, 36, is charged with criminal harassment.
Police say harassment of this nature by a stranger is a very rare occurrence. Investigators from the Major Crime Branch believe the man may have criminally harassed other women. Anyone who believes they may have been victimized is encouraged to contact the police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor Police Service at 519-255-6700 ext. 4830, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.
