Police seek suspect after hit-and-run and vehicle arson

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Case #: 25-136095, 25-136145
Police seek suspect after hit-and-run and vehicle arson

The Windsor Police Service is seeking the public’s help to identify a suspect in connection with a hit-and-run and a subsequent vehicle arson.

Shortly after 3 p.m. on December 27, 2025, officers responded to a report of a cyclist struck by a vehicle in the 500 block of Wellington Avenue. An investigation revealed the cyclist was travelling northbound when he was hit from behind by a vehicle. The suspect vehicle then collided with a parked car in a residential driveway, forcing it into a utility pole,

The suspect vehicle, described as a dark grey or black hatchback sedan, then fled northbound on Wellington Avenue at a high rate of speed. The bicyclist sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

The following evening, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers were called to a vehicle fire in the 2200 block of Charl Avenue. Upon arrival, officers observed a grey 2017 Chevrolet Cruz which had sustained significant fire damage. A jerry can was found near the vehicle.

Investigators believe this Chevrolet Cruz may be the same vehicle involved in the previous day’s hit-and-run. Residents and business owners in both areas are urged to review their surveillance or dashcam footage for evidence that may assist with the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service Traffic Enforcement Unit at 519-945-9645 ext. 7032. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com. .