A Moraviantown man faces charges after a DNA analysis helped solve a crime in Wallaceburg.
Chatham-Kent police officials said on December 13, 2015 officers responded to a residence on Murray Street in Wallaceburg in regards to an attempt theft of motor vehicle.
At this time, the owner reported that unknown suspects had damaged his truck.
The damage was consistent with efforts made to start the vehicle and steal it.
The damage was estimated at $2,000.
The truck was examined and evidence was seized for forensic analysis.
Police subsequently received information from the Centre of Forensic Sciences stating that a DNA profile was generated and matched that of a local man.
Last night, shortly after 7 p.m. police located the man in Chatham and he was arrested.
A 36-year-old Moraviantown man has been charged with attempt theft of motor vehicle and mischief over $5,000.
He was released pending a future court date of April 26, 2016.
