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An arrest warrant has been issued by Windsor police for a 34-year-old man after a violent robbery in a back alley left a victim with serious injuries.

Officers were dispatched to the 5200 block of Tecumseh Road East shortly after 9 a.m. Thursday, where a man was discovered in a back alley with life-threatening injuries.

Police said the victim was rushed to the hospital and remains in the intensive care unit.

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The Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit is leading the investigation.

Investigators learned the victim was allegedly violently assaulted by the suspect after the pair left a nearby establishment together at approximately 2:30 a.m.

Officers reviewed surveillance footage that captured the suspect allegedly punching the victim repeatedly in the head.

Investigators identified the suspect as Charles Leighton Taylor Pinnace, who is currently wanted on charges of aggravated assault and aggravated robbery.

Pinnace is described as a black male, around 5 feet 10 inches, approximately 200 pounds, with black dreadlocks and brown eyes.

Windsor police said Pinnace is considered dangerous and should not be approached.

If Pinnace is located, police ask that the public contact 911 immediately.

Anyone with information on Pinnace’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. I can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or 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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