Windsor police have arrested a 36-year-old man related to two jewellery store robberies at Tecumseh Mall.
Police say a suspect wearing a face covering entered a jewellery store inside the shopping mall in the 7600 block of Tecumseh Road East on April 4. The suspect allegedly used a tool to smash a glass display case and made off with approximately $50,000 worth of jewellery.
On April 6, police say a similarly disguised individual attempted to smash a glass display at a different jewelry store in the same mall. This time, the suspect fled the scene without obtaining any merchandise.
Investigators with the Major Crimes Unit say they identified the suspect in both incidents as Adam Douglas Farrand. Shortly before 6 p.m. on April 7, officers located and arrested Farrand at a residence in the 300 block of Parent Avenue.
Farrand has been charged with the following:
- Robbery with violence
- Attempted robbery with violence
- Wearing a disguise in the commission of an offence (x2)
- Uttering threats to cause bodily harm
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Mischief under $5,000
- Breach of probation
Anyone with information is asked to call the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.
