A decade-old robbery and assault case in Windsor has been solved thanks to advancements in forensic technology.
Back on August 19, 2013, two suspects forced their way into a residence in the 1000 block of California Avenue, where they forcibly confined, assaulted, and threatened a male occupant with a gun and a knife. Police say the suspects stole cash, a cell phone, and marijuana before fleeing the scene.
One suspect was arrested and charged within days of the incident, but the identity of the second suspect remained a mystery until now.
Investigators were able to leverage DNA evidence retrieved at the scene to identify a second suspect and bring closure to the victim.
Members of the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit arrested a 40-year-old man Thursday in the 1400 block of Victoria Avenue in connection to the August 2013 incident.
He has been charged with the following:
-Break and enter
-Robbery
-Assault with a weapon
-Assault causing bodily harm
-Forcible confinement
-Uttering death threats
-Pointing a firearm
-Possession of a firearm
Anyone with information is asked to call the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830.
They can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at catchcrooks.com.