Suspect arrested, rifle seized after attempted carjacking

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WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE

Case #: 25-54791

Suspect arrested, rifle seized after attempted carjacking

The Windsor Police Service arrested a suspect and seized a loaded rifle following an attempted carjacking.  

Shortly before 8:30 p.m. yesterday, officers were called to the 3500 block of Walker Road for a report of an attempted vehicle robbery. Officers learned that a victim was sitting in his vehicle in a parking lot when he was approached by an unknown male. The suspect pulled a rifle out of a bag and demanded the victim give him the vehicle. When the victim refused to comply, the suspect fled the scene.  

Officers quickly located and arrested the suspect a short distance away. Incident to the arrest, officers recovered a loaded rifle in the bag the suspect had slung over his shoulder.  

Ali Chehade, 21, is charged with the following:

  • Robbery with an offensive weapon
  • Carrying a concealed weapon
  • Possession of a weapon dangerous to the public
  • Possession of a loaded regulated firearm
  • Careless use of a firearm
  • Possession of a firearm without holding a licence
  • Possession of a prohibited device by an unlicensed person

The Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit has taken carriage of the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to call investigators 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.


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