Windsor police have released a photo of a suspect wanted for assault at a downtown restaurant, April 3, 2026. Image provided by Windsor police.Windsor police have released a photo of a suspect wanted for assault at a downtown restaurant, April 3, 2026. Image provided by Windsor police.
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Windsor police seek suspect in alleged knife incident

Windsor Police are looking for a suspect following an incident involving a knife on Friday. 

Officers responded to an establishment near Wyandotte Street East and Dufferin Place at around noon, where a man was reported to have a knife. 

Officers said the suspect was involved in an argument with employees after being asked to leave, and he allegedly pulled a black fixed-blade knife approximately six inches long before leaving the scene. 

No physical injuries were reported. 

The suspect is described to be a White man with long grey hair and a partial beard, 50 to 60 years old. During the incident, he wore blue jeans, a grey long sleeve shirt, a beige vest, bracelets, a black watch, a black backpack, and black sunglasses. Police said he was riding a silver and black bicycle with a silver bell and a basket that had a yellow and black power tool. 

Anyone with information is asked to call the Major Crimes Unit at (519) 255-6700, extension 4830. Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS).

**This story was written by Lexi Saldana. Lexi is a student in the Fanshawe College journalism program, and is currently doing an internship with WindsorNewsToday.ca.

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