Windsor Police Chief Al Frederick and the Atkinson family at the tunnel dedication in honour of Senior Constable John Atkinson, May 5, 2017. (Photo by Maureen Revait)Windsor Police Chief Al Frederick and the Atkinson family at the tunnel dedication in honour of Senior Constable John Atkinson, May 5, 2017. (Photo by Maureen Revait)
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Fallen hero's police badge recovered

Windsor police are extremely happy they have recovered a cherished possession.

Police said investigators have recovered the replica police badge that was part of a plaque commemorating Senior Constable John Atkinson. The memorial plaque was stolen August 3 from a wall in a hallway at the University of Windsor's Chrysler Building. Police said a shadowbox containing a photo of his funeral at the St. Denis Centre is still missing.

No charges have been laid but police said they are extremely pleased to have the stolen replica badge back.

Atkinson was murdered while on duty May 5, 2006.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor Police Service at 519-255-6700 ext. 4350, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

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