Armed Robbery – Luke LACHANCE Arrested

(TECUMSEH, ON)- The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County Crime Unit has identified and arrested an individual in relation to two robberies That occurred in Tecumseh.

On Sunday May 4, 2025, at approximately 11:38 p.m., a male armed with a knife a wearing a black mask which fully covered his face entered a store in the 12000 block of Tecumseh Road in the Town of Tecumseh. The male demanded cash and cigarettes then fled the store with an unknown quantity of cash and five packages of cigarettes.

On Sunday May 5, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., a male armed with a knife a wearing a black mask which fully covered his face entered a store in the 3000 block of Manning Road in the Town of Tecumseh. The male demanded cash and cigarettes then fled the store with an unknown quantity of cash and five packages of cigarettes.

There were no injuries in either incident.

As a result of the investigation, on June 6, 2025, Luke LACHANCE, 37 years-of-age of Windsor was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

·        Robbery with Weapon (Two Counts)

·        Disguise with Intent (Two Counts)

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

The OPP is asking anyone with information on this or any other investigation to contact Essex County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous online tip at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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