UPDATE: One suspect arrested, another sought after vehicle theft

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE

Case #: 25-61553

UPDATE: One suspect arrested, another sought after vehicle theft

The Windsor Police Service has arrested one suspect and is seeking another in connection to a motor vehicle theft last month.

Shortly after 9 a.m. on June 20, 2025, police responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle in the 400 block of Ouellette Avenue. Officers learned that the vehicle was stolen from a residence in the 1400 block of Elsmere Avenue. Two suspects were seen abandoning the vehicle on Ouellette before fleeing southbound towards Maiden Lane.

Investigators have since identified the suspects as Nicholas Mazzonetto, 31, and Chantel Nikita, 37.

Shortly after 12:30 p.m. on July 2, 2025, officers arrested Mazzonetto in the 800 block of Ouellette Avenue. He has been charged with theft of a motor vehicle and possession of property obtained by crime exceeding $5,000.

Nikita remains outstanding. She is described a white female, 5'6" tall, with a medium build, and blonde hair. Immediately following the incident, she wore a white sweatshirt, black pants, and white shoes.  She was last seen carrying a large blue bag, a white purse, a small purple backpack and a black backpack.

Anyone with information is asked to call 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.