Police: Stolen credit card, B&E’s, TV stolen, suspended driver

Woman charged with using stolen credit card

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Last month, a woman in Chatham left her wallet in her unlocked vehicle overnight.

The woman contacted police the next day when she realized her wallet had been stolen and TD bank card had been used.

Through investigation, police learned that the stolen credit card had been used to make about $60 worth of purchases at a local convenience store and gas station.

With the assistance of surveillance video, the woman responsible was identified.

Yesterday morning, police located the woman and she was arrested.

A 28-year-old Blenheim woman was charged with being in possession of property obtained by a crime under $5,000 and two counts of using a stolen credit card.

She was also arrested on an outstanding warrant for breaching her Probation Order.

She was released pending a future court date of February 26, 2020.

Man arrested on outstanding warrant

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday morning, police located a man on Raleigh Street in Chatham who was wanted for shoplifting offences and failing to attend court.

A 36-year-old Blenheim man, was arrested and released pending a future court date of February 26, 2020.

Traffic enforcement across Chatham-Kent

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday morning, members of the Traffic Unit conducted speed enforcement in Community Safety Zones in Chatham and Pain Court.

A total of 10 motorists were stopped and charged with speeding.

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday afternoon, members of the Traffic Unit conducted speed enforcement in Kent Bridge.

A total of three motorists were stopped and charged with speeding.

We would like to remind all motorists that road safety is a priority here in Chatham-Kent.

Please slow down for everyone’s safety.

Suspended driver also charged with cannabis offence

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Around 12:30 a.m. this morning, an officer on general patrol initiated a traffic stop on Third Street in Chatham when he observed a man known to him driving with no license.

The 32-year-old Chatham man was charged with driving while under suspension and having cannabis readily available.

He was released pending a future court date of February 26, 2020.

Break and enters in Chatham

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Sometime yesterday morning, between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. unknown suspects forced their way into the fenced compound at Maple City Marine on Grand Avenue East and attempted to remove the speakers from several boats, causing about $8,000 damage.

Around that same time, unknown suspects entered the fenced compound at Dorco Sales and Service on Grand Avenue East and stole a variety of tools from a work vehicle.

The first suspect is described as a man, approximately 5’9”, last seen wearing a camouflage hooded jacket, dark pants with a reflective stripe and dark shoes.

The second suspect is described as a man, approximately 5’10”, last seen wearing a grey hooded jacket with large white lettering on the left sleeve, blue jeans, black shoes, black gloves and carrying a red backpack.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Rick Bertok at rickber@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87174.

Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for cash reward.

Theft of TV in Chatham

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Sometime last night, between 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. unknown suspects forced their way into a residence on Raleigh Street and stole a 55” Samsung television, valued at approximately $1,250.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Ryan Gardiner at ryang@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87305.

Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

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