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windsor police search for suspect after $20,000 worth of camera gear stolen

by trevor wilhelm
published jul 23, 2026
last updated jul 24, 2026
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windsor police are hoping to aim the public’s focus on a man who allegedly stole $20,000 worth of camera equipment from a vehicle in walkerville.
police said the unidentified man was seen riding a bicycle in an alley behind a home in the 1300 block of gladstone avenue shortly before 5 a.m. on july 13.
windsor police are searching for a man they suspect stole $20,000 worth of camera gear from a vehicle in the 1300 of gladstone avenue on july 13, 2006. ( photo courtesy of the windsor police service)
windsor police are searching for a man they suspect stole $20,000 worth of camera gear from a vehicle in the 1300 of gladstone avenue on july 13, 2006. ( photo courtesy of the windsor police service)
he was caught on surveillance video entering a vehicle and stealing a large amount of camera equipment before fleeing, according to investigators.
police said the man was white and wearing a baseball cap, black jacket and a coors light backpack. he is wanted for theft over $5,000.
police ask anyone who can identify the man or has information about the theft to call their target base unit at 519-255-6700 ext. 4350. to provide anonymous tips, reach out to crime stoppers at 519-258-8477 (tips) or go online to catchcrooks.com.
trevor wilhelm
trevor wilhelm

trevor wilhelm is an award-winning multimedia journalist. he has been a reporter for more than two decades, living and working in locales ranging from winnipeg to hong kong. wilhelm has been a member of the windsor star team, chronicling the triumphs and tragedies of his adopted hometown, since 2006. his coverage has ranged from the police beat to provincial politics. for the last several years, he has focused on lengthier investigations, freedom of information probes, and in-depth feature writing. his work has highlighted social issues, exposed hidden information, and changed government policy.

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