Windsor police have charged a second suspect in connection to the theft of $30,000 worth of exotic birds just east of downtown.
On June 23, officers responded to a report of a break-and-enter at a residence in the 700 block of University Avenue East.
Investigators determined that three masked suspects jumped a fence and entered an exotic bird coop on the property the night before.
A total of 30 exotic birds were stolen from a bird coop, with one bird reportedly killed during the incident. Officers recovered 22 of the stolen birds, but the rest remain unaccounted for.
On June 30, officers located and arrested a 19-year-old man in the 3100 block of Howard Avenue.
He has been charged with:
- Break-and-enter and commit theft over $5,000 in a place other than a dwelling
- Wilfully causing unnecessary pain, suffering, or injury to an animal or bird
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Wearing a disguise with intent to commit an offence
A 29-year-old man was previously arrested in Chatham and hit with similar charges.
Police say a third suspect has been identified and remains outstanding.
Their identity however cannot be released in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act.