Stolen cat leads to theft charges
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Last Friday, police responded to a theft complaint at a residence in Chatham.
At this time, the woman reported that her neighbour had stolen her cat.
Through investigation, the cat was observed in the neighbour’s home.
Officers spoke with the neighbour multiple times in an effort to peacefully resolve the situation, however the neighbour claimed that the cat was hers and refused to cooperate with police.
With the assistance of photographs and OSPCA documents, officers confirmed that the micro-chipped cat was stolen.
Yesterday, police executed a warrant at the neighbour’s home.
The cat was retrieved and returned to its rightful owner.
The neighbour, a 51-year-old Chatham woman was arrested and charged with theft under $5,000 and being in possession of property obtained by a crime under $5,000.
She was released pending a future court date of December 2, 2020.
Executed warrants
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday afternoon, police located a man in Chatham who was wanted for failing to attend court last month.
A 54-year-old Chatham man was arrested and released pending a future court date of December 2, 2020.
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Last night, police arrested a man in Wallaceburg who was wanted for failing to comply with his release conditions and breaching his Probation Order.
The 32-year-old Wallaceburg man has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Stolen vehicles
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Sometime between Monday at 6:45 p.m. and yesterday at 9:30 a.m. unknown suspects stole a grey 1999 Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck from a residence on Sandys Street in Chatham.
The truck was last seen with Ontario license plates AC79 236.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Tyler Bergsma at tylerb@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87260.
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Sometime between Sunday and yesterday, unknown suspects stole a blue 1991 Jeep YJ from a property on Baldoon Road in Dover Township.
The Jeep did not have license plates attached to it.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Pete Chandler at peterc@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87332.
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Theft of tools in Chatham
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Sometime late Monday night or early Tuesday morning, unknown suspects forced their way into a trailer at a construction site on Gregory Drive.
Approximately $8,000 worth of various tools were stolen.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Scott Nevills at scottn@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87326.
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Motor vehicle collisions
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday morning, emergency crews responded to a two vehicle collision on Victoria Street near London Road in Thamesville.
A 32-year-old woman from Wingham was transported to hospital as a precaution.
She was charged with failing to stop at a red light.
Total damage was estimated at $40,000.
