WPS seeks tips about suspects tied to false service call

Windsor Police Service launched a suspicious person investigation after an incident in the city's west end.

Shortly after 3 p.m. last Wednesday, officers were called to a residence in the 1400 block of Partington Avenue and learned the home's elderly resident was contacted the previous week by an unknown caller claiming to be from a heating and cooling company.

The caller asked whether the resident was between the ages of 80 to 85 and made an appointment to attend the residence for a maintenance check of their furnace on March 23.

However, the caller did not show up at the agreed time; instead, two suspects attended the residence unannounced on March 27.

Upon arrival, the suspects entered the basement and asked for financial documentation for the furnace. The resident became suspicious and called the heating and cooling company, which confirmed it did not send anyone to the residence.

The suspects were subsequently asked to leave and they complied.

No property damage or stolen items were reported by the home's resident.

Both suspects are described as Black men, about 20 years old, with slender builds and carrying dark duffel bags. One suspect wore a dark tuque. The suspects drove a silver sedan.

Investigators ask anyone who lives in the area to check their dashcam or surveillance footage for evidence related to this case.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the financial crimes unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4330. Or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477, or online at catchcrooks.com.