Suspect sought in church vandalism

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Case #: 26-88690
Suspect sought in church vandalism

The Windsor Police Service is seeking to identify a suspect following an act of vandalism at a church.

On August 7, 2026, a man was captured on surveillance video throwing rocks through two windows of a church in the 100 block of Giles Boulevard East. The man then left the area on foot. 

The suspect is described as a man with a medium complexion and a black-and-grey goatee. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a blue Toronto Blue Jays hat, blue jeans, and black-and-purple shoes. He was shirtless and had a black shirt hanging from the waistband of his pants.

The Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit has taken over the investigation and is working to determine whether the incident was hate-motivated.

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

If you or someone you know is an affected person in need of support, please call Victim Services Windsor Essex County at 519-723-2711 or the Victim Assistance Unit at Windsor Police at 519-255-6700, ext. 4879.