Stolen rental truck, $7,500 in music equipment recovered

A Windsor police cruiser seen in Windsor, Ont. on Dec. 14, 2024. (Robert Lothian/CTV News Windsor)

Windsor police have arrested a 40-year-old man who allegedly stole a rental truck and $7,500 in music equipment while it was being unloaded.

Officers responded to a report of a vehicle theft in the 800 block of Janette Avenue shortly before 11 p.m. on Feb. 3.

Police say they learned that an unknown male suspect entered a rental truck and quickly sped away as the victim was unloading equipment from the rear of the vehicle.

The abandoned rental truck was found the following day in the 2600 block of Langlois Court.

The Windsor Police Auto Theft Unit launched an investigation and identified the suspect involved in this incident.

Investigators executed a search warrant at a garage in the 600 block of South Pacific Avenue, where they recovered speakers, LED lights, and other music equipment. The items were later returned to the victim.

On Tuesday, officers located and arrested the suspect in the 2400 block of Dougall Avenue.

Thomas Siroky, 40, has been charged with:

• Theft of a motor vehicle

• Theft exceeding $5,000

• Possession of stolen property exceeding $5,000

• Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle

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