‘Skittles’ stealer arrested

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The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man on outstanding warrants, who had been on C-K’s Most Wanted List.

On October 21, 2014, the man entered Shopper’s Drug Mart on Queen Street in Chatham.

The man concealed a pack of sour Skittles and exited the store making no attempt to pay for the candy.

Police were called and the man was arrested.

The man was charged with theft under $5000 and possession of property obtained by a crime under $5000.

He was released pending a future court date. Through investigation, police learned that the man had falsely identified himself and a warrant was issued for his arrest for obstruct police.

On October 28, 2014, the man attended the Petro Canada on Grand Avenue West in Chatham and stole two lottery tickets valued at $20 each. Attempts were made to locate the man, however when unsuccessful, a warrant was issued for his arrest for the offences of theft under $5000 and possession of property obtained by a crime under $5000.

Around 3:15 a.m. this morning, officers located the man on Queens Line and he was taken in to custody.

The 25-year-old Windsor man has been released with conditions pending a future court date of January 30, 2015.

Photo credit: PiccoloNamek

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