Suspect wanted for a jewelry store robbery in Windsor (Photo by: Windsor police)Suspect wanted for a jewelry store robbery in Windsor (Photo by: Windsor police)
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Suspect wanted for jewelry store robbery

The Windsor Police Service is searching for a suspect wanted in a smash-and grab robbery at a mall jewelry store.

Police responded to a robbery inside of the mall Friday evening at the intersection of Tecumseh Road East and Lauzon Parkway.

A man wearing a face covering entered the store, allegedly used a weapon to smash a glass showcase, and stole an estimated $50,000 worth of jewelry.

Store employees did not sustain any physical injuries.

Police said the suspect then ran to a black GMC Sierra in the parking lot and fled the area prior to police arrival.

The vehicle also has chrome accents, chrome five-spoke wheels and a Z71 decal on its bed

The suspect is described as white, approximately 6" with a slender build.

Police said at the time of the robbery he wore a blue scarf over his face, a black baseball cap, a black hooded sweater, orange and black gloves, black jeans and white and black sneakers.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Windsor Police Service Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700 extension 4830 or Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477.

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