Woman charged with theft
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Last night, police responded to a shoplifting complaint at Walmart in Chatham.
Through investigation, police learned that the woman concealed various beauty products in her purse and left the store, making no attempt to pay for the items.
Total value of the theft was estimated at $190.
A physical description of the woman along with the vehicle she left in was provided to police.
Officers located the vehicle on St. Clair Street near Jackson Drive and a traffic stop was initiated.
The woman was located in the vehicle and arrested.
The 39-year-old Chatham woman has been charged with theft under $5,000 and being in possession of property obtained by a crime under $5,000.
She has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Man charged with assault
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday afternoon, police responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in Chatham.
Through investigation, police learned that a verbal argument between the couple escalated into a physical altercation.
The woman sustained minor injuries.
The 36-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with assault.
He was released pending a future court date of September 16, 2020.
Break and enter in Ridgetown
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Sometime in the last four days, unknown suspects entered the victim’s residence on Victoria Road and stole electronics and jewelry.
Total value of the theft has been estimated at $800.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Cheryl McVicar at cherylm@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #85018.
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Break and enter in Raleigh Township
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday morning around 6:15 a.m. an unknown man forced his way into Pardo Villa Acres Farm Market and Bakery on Talbot Trail, causing about $50 damage.
It does not appear as though anything was stolen.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Nicole Kadour at nicolek@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #83014.
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
