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Windsor police are asking for the public’s assistance in helping identify a suspect who allegedly broke into a home last week and then used stolen cards to make purchases later that day.

Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1400 block of Curry Avenue on Tuesday, November 4th. A burglar allegedly entered the home and took a resident’s wallet, which contained both debit and credit cards.

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Later that day, police said the suspect used the stolen cards at nearby retail stores located in the 300 block of Mill Street and the 800 block of Campbell Avenue.

The suspect, wanted as part of a burglary and fraud investigation, was caught on video surveillance footage at one of the locations trying to use a card.

Windsor police describe the suspect as a white man with a mustache, estimated to be between 40 and 50 years old.

At the time of the incident, officers said the suspect was wearing a black Air Jordan baseball cap, a gray hoodie and glasses.

If you recognize the individual or have information about this incident, please contact the Windsor Police Service Target Base Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4350. Alternatively, you can contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at http://catchcrooks.com.

If you or someone you know is an affected person who needs support, please call Windsor Victim Services Essex County at 519-723-2711 or the Windsor Police Victim Assistance Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4879.

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