A security camera image of a suspect in a knifepoint robbery in Windsor is seen on May 18, 2023. Image provided by Windsor Police.A security camera image of a suspect in a knifepoint robbery in Windsor is seen on May 18, 2023. Image provided by Windsor Police.
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Suspect sought in Windsor knifepoint robbery (VIDEO)

Windsor police are looking for a man who allegedly took someone's cell phone at knifepoint.

Investigators say it happened Thursday at around 10 a.m., at a bus stop on Walker Road near Moxlay Avenue. A man approached the victim and asked if he could call a taxi. The victim agreed to help him, but when the victim pulled out his phone, the man pulled a knife, grabbed the device, and ran.

The victim was not physically hurt.

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Police have released security camera footage of a person seen near the area of the robbery. The suspect is described as a White male, 50 to 60 years old, with a thin build. He was wearing a a blue sweater, jeans, and a tan, camouflage-style baseball hat.

Anyone who may recognize this man or provide additional information should call Windsor police at (519) 255-6700, ext. 4830. Anonymous tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers at (519) 258-TIPS (8477) to be eligible for a cash reward.

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