$160K meat heist under investigation

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE

Case #: 25-80251

$160K meat heist under investigation

The Windsor Police Service is investigating the theft of a semi-truck trailer containing approximately $160,000 USD worth of meat.

On August 2, 2025, shortly after 2:30 p.m., a semi-truck attached to a Coast 2 Coast Xpress trailer was parked in a lot in the 2400 block of Cabana Rd. E. The trailer contained 530 boxes of boneless beef chuck roast with an estimated value of $160,000 USD.

At approximately 6:30 p.m., a dark grey Jeep Rubicon and a white Cascadia Freightliner entered the lot. Two unknown males were observed breaking into the semi-truck and driving away with the trailer.

The suspects are described as follows: 

• Suspect #1: Male, slim build, long dark curly hair, wearing all black clothing.

• Suspect #2: Male, wearing dark pants, a light-coloured shirt, and a dark baseball hat.

The stolen trailer and goods are believed to have been moved along Highway 401. Both remain outstanding.

Investigators are urging residents and business owners in the area to review their surveillance or dashcam footage for any possible evidence.

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.

Please visit our social media pages for a video of the incident.