One suspect sought, three arrested after group retail thefts

Kory Raymond. (Source: Windsor police)

Windsor police officers have arrested three people and issued a warrant for a fourth suspect after almost $3,400 in items stolen in series of organized group retail thefts.

Between Aug. 25, and Jan. 27, police received reports of five retail thefts involving the same group of people at several big-box stores throughout Windsor.

The total value of goods stolen was $3,377.84.

Through investigation, officers identified all four suspects involved.

On Feb. 5, members of the Windsor Police Target Base Unit located and arrested a 40-year-old man in the area of Tecumseh Road West and Church Avenue.

The following afternoon, the Windsor Police Problem-Oriented Policing Unit (POP) located and arrested a 35-year-old woman in the 4300 block of Walker Road. Later that evening, officers located and arrested a 32-year-old man in the 1600 block of Drouillard Road.

They have each been charged with three counts of theft under $5,000 and committing an indictable offence for a criminal organization. The 32-year-old man has also been charged with two counts of failure to comply with a release order.

A fourth suspect remains outstanding. Kory Raymond, 36, is wanted for three counts of theft under $5,000, committing an indictable offence for a criminal organization, and three counts of failure to comply with a release order.

This suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5’9” tall, with a medium build, brown hair, and green eyes.

Anyone with information on Raymond’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Patrol Support Unit – Retail Theft at 519-255-6700, ext. 4000. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.