Warrant issued for car theft suspect [Video]

An arrest warrant has been issued for a suspect wanted by Windsor police on 27 charges related to an ongoing auto theft investigation.

Between Nov. 28 and Dec. 10, 2024, police responded to four vehicle thefts from parking lots in industrial areas of the city.

In each instance, police say the suspect arrived in the early morning hours, entered an unlocked vehicle, and drove it from the scene. In one incident, the suspect also allegedly unlawfully used a credit card that he found in a vehicle.

Through investigation, members of the Windsor Police Auto Theft Unit identified James St. Jean, 29, as the suspect in all four incidents.

An arrest warrant has been issued for St. Jean on the following charges:

• Theft of a motor vehicle (x 4)
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 (x 3)
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 (x 2)
• Wearing a disguise to commit an offence (x 3)
• Fraud under $5,000
• Unauthorized use of a credit card
• Dangerous driving
• Operation …