Suspect arrested after online marketplace robbery

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE  

Case #: 26-116702  

Suspect arrested after online marketplace robbery  

The Windsor Police Service has arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with a robbery that occurred during an in-person meeting arranged through an online marketplace.

Shortly before 9 a.m. on October 17, 2026, officers responded to a report of a fight in the 2100 block of Wellesley Avenue. Officers learned that the victim had arranged to meet a man to sell a cellular phone she had advertised online. 

During the meeting, the suspect reportedly assaulted the victim, grabbed the phone, and attempted to flee on foot. When the victim tried to stop him, the suspect dragged her across a lawn, choked her, and threatened to shoot her while claiming to have a firearm. 

A neighbour heard the commotion, pursued the suspect, and attempted to restrain him. The suspect allegedly struck him multiple times in the face. When a third person tried to help, the suspect threatened to shoot both individuals before fleeing the area.

The suspect was wearing a face mask to conceal his identity during the incident. 

 Members of the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit investigated and quickly identified the suspect. Shortly before noon on October 20, officers with the Problem-Oriented Policing (POP) Unit located and arrested him in the 3000 block of Meadowbrook Lane. 

Darcy Inshimwe, 21, has been charged with: 

• Robbery 

• Assault by choking 

• Assault

• Uttering threats (x2)  

• Wearing a disguise with intent to commit an indictable offence 

To help prevent incidents like this, we encourage you to use our Safe Internet Exchange Zone at the Windsor Police Traffic Collision Reporting Centre, located at 2696 Jefferson Blvd. This area offers two designated spots for online purchase transactions and is monitored by live video and audio surveillance 24/7.

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