Suspect charged with break-in, Porsche theft

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE

Case #: 25-85404

Suspect charged with break-in, Porsche theft 

The Windsor Police Service has arrested a 34-year-old man in connection with a residential break-in and the theft of a Porsche.

In the early morning hours of August 15, 2025, officers responded to a report of a break-and-enter and vehicle theft at a residence in the 3600 block of Wilcox Avenue. An investigation revealed that a suspect had entered the home’s garage, stolen the keys to a Porsche, and driven away with the vehicle. Later that morning, officers recovered the vehicle from a parking lot in the 600 block of Wyandotte Street East.

That same night, the suspect was also linked to two attempted vehicle thefts in the 4000 block of Roseland Drive East. Both attempts were unsuccessful.

After recovering the vehicle, the Windsor Police Auto Theft Unit continued their investigation and identified the suspect as 34-year-old Christopher J. Burns. Shortly after 8:30 p.m. on August 21, officers located and arrested him in the 300 block of Glengarry Avenue.

Burns has been charged with:

• Break-and-enter a dwelling 

• Theft of a motor vehicle

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

• Attempt to commit an indictable offence (x 2) 

The Windsor Police Service encourages residents to submit any video footage showing individuals attempting to enter their vehicles. This can be a criminal offence and will be investigated and prosecuted, even if the theft is not successful.

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.