A Windsor man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly used a stolen credit card to make purchases at convenience stores and pharmacies.
The case began on Oct. 7 with a report of a theft from a vehicle that had been parked overnight in the 1200 block of Fairview Boulevard.
Among the items stolen from the vehicle was a credit card.
The credit card was then used at a number of businesses in Windsor.
Members of the financial crimes unit obtained surveillance videos from those businesses and observed a suspect making transactions.
Justin Kaczmarski, 35, of Windsor, was arrested on Oct. 12 in the 300 block of Wyandotte Street East after investigators reviewed security camera video.
Charges against Kaczmarski include theft (under $5,000), fraud (under $5,000), use of a credit card obtained by a criminal offence, possession of stolen property, breach of probation, and two counts of breach of recognizance.
Kaczmarski was also charged with possession of a controlled substance for approximately 215 grams of suspected marijuana that was found on his person at the time of his arrest.
Windsor police remind the community that valuables should not be left inside parked vehicles, and vehicles should be locked and secured when parked.
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Kaczmarski was previously arrested on Sept. 20. Windsor police found him in the 300 block of Glengarry Avenue in possession of suspected methamphetamine and an airsoft pistol.
The accused was already wanted by police at the time — He was the subject of an outstanding warrant. After his arrest on Sept. 20, he was additionally charged with possession of methamphetamine and three counts of breach of probation.
Less than three weeks elapsed between Kaczmarski’s arrest in September and his alleged theft offence in October.
It’s not clear why the accused was released by the courts in September, given his multiple charges of disregarding his conditions.
Anyone with further information about financial crimes such as credit card fraud is encouraged to call investigators at 519-255-6700 ext. 4330.
Anonymous tips can be made via Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 or www.catchcrooks.com.