Police K9 tracks down break-in suspect at construction site

Windsor Police Offender Transport vehicle seen in Windsor, Ont. on Jan. 9, 2026. (Sanjay Maru/CTV News Windsor)

A Windsor police dog is being credited with helping track down and arrest a suspect after a commercial break-and-enter.

Officers responded to a report of a break-and-enter in progress at a building under construction in the 1500 block of Wyandotte Street West shortly after 4:30 a.m. on Monday.

The complainant, who was monitoring live surveillance cameras installed throughout the site, reported seeing two unknown men unlawfully enter the property and begin removing drywall and other items from inside the building.

Officers arrived on scene and established a perimeter around the building.

K9 Officer Timber was deployed and located a suspect hiding in one of the rooms. The man was taken into custody after a brief struggle.

A pry bar, screwdrivers, a flashlight, and two backpacks containing tools were recovered at the scene.

A 32-year-old man has been charged with break-and-enter with intent to commit an indictable offence, possession of break-in instruments, and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

The investigation remains ongoing as officers work to identify and locate the second suspect. Anyone with information is asked to contact 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.