Suspect sought after racist assault on rideshare driver

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE

Case #: 26-26788

Suspect sought after racist assault on rideshare driver 

The Windsor Police Service is seeking the public’s help to identify a suspect following a racially motivated assault on a rideshare driver. 

On March 14, 2026, officers responded to a report of an assault in the 1400 block of Ouellette Avenue. Investigation revealed that earlier in the morning, a man had been attacked while working as a rideshare driver. 

Shortly after 1 a.m., the driver picked up a female passenger in east Windsor. During the trip, the suspect directed racist and hateful remarks at the driver and verbally berated him. The situation escalated when she repeatedly struck the victim in the back of the head and neck while he was operating the vehicle. 

Despite the attack, the driver was able to safely complete the trip and drop the suspect off in the city’s west end. The victim sustained non-life-threatening physical injuries. 

The rideshare account used to request the trip was registered under a name not believed to belong to the suspect.  

They are asking the public for assistance in identifying the suspect, described as a white female, approximately 50 to 60 years old, with blonde hair and glasses. At the time of the incident, she was wearing a white puffer jacket and a light-coloured winter headband. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.