Suspect arrested after break-and-enter and identity fraud investigation

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE 

Case #: 26-43641 

Suspect arrested after break-and-enter and identity fraud investigation 

The Windsor Police Service has arrested a suspect following an investigation into a residential break-and-enter and identity-related fraud. 

Shortly after 10 a.m. on April 25, 2026, officers responded to a report of a break-in at a home in the 3100 block of Fletcher Crescent. Officers learned that a suspect had entered a vehicle parked at the residence during the previous night and stolen a person’s wallet and several items, including headphones, a baby stroller, and a garage door opener. The suspect then used the garage door opener to gain access to the victim’s garage, where an extension cord was taken. 

Fraudulent purchases totalling more than $600 were subsequently made using the victim’s credit card at multiple businesses across the city. 

Members of the Windsor Police Target Base Unit reviewed surveillance footage and identified the suspect as Dylan Andrew Damm, 31. 

Shortly before 5 p.m. on May 12, officers located and arrested Damm in the 2600 block of Howard Avenue. He has been charged with: 

-Break-and-enter with intent to commit an indictable offence  

-Break-and-enter and commit Theft under $5,000  

-Possession of property obtained by crime not exceeding $5,000 (x 4)  

-Possession/use of a credit card obtained by offence (x 4)  

-Fraud not exceeding $5,000 (x 4)  

A second suspect, Curtis Michael Dylan James Sharpe, was arrested on May 11 at a financial institution in the 2600 block of Tecumseh Road East.Officers responded to a report of a fraud in progress and found him in possession of the victim’s stolen identification. He has been charged with 12 offences.  

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Target Base Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4350. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.