Man charged with break and enter
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday morning, police responded to the report of a suspicious man inside a commercial property on Centre Street in Chatham.
The man was found sleeping on the third floor of the building.
A 38-year-old Moraviantown man was arrested and charged with break and enter.
He was released pending a future court date of January 6, 2021.
Shoplifting leads to charges
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday morning, police responded to a shoplifting complaint at Walmart in Wallaceburg.
Through investigation, police learned that the woman concealed jewelry and cosmetics in her coat.
She also removed the tags off a new pair of boots and walked out of the store wearing them.
Total value of the theft was estimated at $95.
The Loss Prevention Officer stopped the woman, however, she fled.
Police located the woman a short distance away and she was taken into custody.
A 22-year-old woman, of no fixed address, was 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 23, 2020.
Man charged with failing to attend court
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On December 2, 2020 a man failed to attend court and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Yesterday morning, police responded to the report of a suspicious person at the Via Rail train station on Queen Street in Chatham.
Officers located the man and through investigation learned that he was wanted.
A 32-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with failing to attend court.
He was released pending a future court date of December 23, 2020.
Woman charged with assault
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday morning, police responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in Chatham.
Through investigation, police learned that the woman assaulted her boyfriend.
The 25-year-old Chatham woman was arrested and charged with assault.
She was released pending a future court date of January 6, 2021.
Man charged with failing to comply
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday afternoon, police responded to a family dispute in Harwich Township.
Through investigation, police learned that a man at the residence was breaching conditions of his Probation Order by consuming alcohol.
The 43-year-old Leamington man was arrested and charged with failing to comply.
He was released pending a future court date of January 27, 2021.
Woman charged with theft
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Last night, police responded to a shoplifting complaint at Shoppers Drug Mart on Queen Street in Chatham.
Officers located the woman on Park Avenue and she was taken into custody.
A 36-year-old woman, of no fixed address, was charged with theft under $500 and being in possession of property obtained by a crime under $5,000.
She was released pending a future court date of January 13, 2021.
Stolen forklift recovered
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: As previous released, sometime between last Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. and Thursday at 7 a.m. unknown suspects stole a red Moffett forklift from Adams Industrial Forklifts on Richmond Street, valued at $20,000.
On Saturday afternoon, the stolen forklift was located near a farmer’s field in the area of McLarty Line and Scane Road in Howard Township.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Jason Hamm at jasonha@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87344.
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Break and enter in Chatham
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Shortly after 5 a.m. this morning, police responded to a break and enter at Chatham Fuels on Grand Avenue East.
Through investigation, police learned that an unknown suspect was observed attending the business on a bicycle.
The suspect smashed the glass to the front door, entered the business and then quickly left.
Total damage has been estimated at $1,000.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Sydnye Gagner at sydnyeg@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87350.
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
