Police arrest suspect, recover stolen dog
WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Case #: 26-25299
Police arrest suspect, recover stolen dog
The Windsor Police Service has recovered a stolen dog and arrested a 36-year-old man in connection with the animal’s theft.
At approximately 11 a.m. on March 10, 2026, officers responded to a report of a stolen dog at an apartment building in the 300 block of University Avenue East. The complainant reported that her white Shih Tzu left the apartment unnoticed after an unknown man knocked on her door. She soon phoned police after realizing the dog was missing.
Officers reviewed surveillance footage, which showed the suspect picking up the dog and leaving the premises. They quickly identified the suspect and launched a search to locate both him and the missing dog.
At approximately 3 p.m., officers arrested the suspect after a brief chase in the 300 block of University Avenue East. The dog was found behind a nearby building inside a black reusable grocery bag secured with a knot. Sticks covered the bag to prevent the animal from escaping.
The dog was unharmed and has since been safely reunited with its owner.
Lamar Day Jr., 36, has been charged with the following:
- Willfully causing unnecessary pain, suffering or injury to an animal
- Theft under $5,000
- Possession of property or thing obtained by crime not exceeding $5,000
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Target Base Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4350. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at catchcrooks.com.