Three men charged after break-ins and firearm thefts

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WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Case #: 26-9301
Three men charged after break-ins and firearm thefts

The Windsor Police Service has charged three men following an investigation into two residential break-ins involving the theft of firearms, jewellery, and cash.

Shortly before 11:30 p.m. on January 24, 2026, officers responded to a report of a break-and-enter at a home in the 500 block of Erie Street East. An investigation revealed that two male suspects threw a rock through a window, unlocked the front door, and entered the residence. The suspects stole a safe containing jewellery and money before fleeing the area.

At approximately 5:30 a.m. on January 26, officers responded to a second break-in at the same residence. Two suspects entered the home through the same unsecured front door and pried open a safe inside the home. One suspect exited with two shotguns and a rifle-style BB gun concealed under his clothing, while the second suspect left with several suitcases containing various bottles of alcohol. An unknown quantity of shotgun ammunition was also stolen.

Investigators with the Windsor Police Target Base Unit soon identified three suspects in connection with the incidents.

Shortly after 1 p.m. on February 2, officers located and arrested one suspect in the 300 block of Glengarry Avenue. During the arrest, officers seized a digital scale and two bottles of hydromorphone tablets. A second suspect was arrested in the same area approximately one hour later.

The following day, at approximately 4 p.m., officers located and arrested the third suspect, also in the 300 block of Glengarry Avenue.

The stolen shotguns and BB gun were subsequently recovered and seized by investigators. 

Kristopher Allaire, 44, has been charged with:

  • Break-and-enter a dwelling house and steal a firearm
  • Break-and-enter a dwelling house and commit theft
  • Carrying a concealed weapon
  • Possession of a firearm knowing it is unauthorized
  • Possession of a firearm obtained by crime
  • Possession of a firearm while prohibited
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Wearing a disguise with intent to commit an offence
  • Breach of probation

Paul Lenca, 32, has been charged with:

  • Break-and-enter a dwelling house and steal a firearm
  • Break-and-enter a dwelling house and commit theft
  • Possession of break-in instruments
  • Wearing a disguise with intent to commit an offence
  • Breach of probation
  • Failure to comply with a release order

Kyle Quinn, 28, has been charged with:

  • Break-and-enter a dwelling house and commit theft
  • Wearing a disguise with intent to commit an offence

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Windsor Police Target Base Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4350. They can also contact Windsor and Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com. .


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