Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: The Chatham-Kent Police have made an arrest following the theft of a BLM flag in Dresden.
As previously released, on Sunday, June 20, 2021 police responded to a theft complaint in Dresden.
At this time, police learned that an unknown man had stolen a Black Lives Matter flag from the corner of Main Street and North Street.
The same flag was removed from the area the night before and found in a nearby garbage can.
Through investigation, police identified the man responsible.
On Monday, June 28, 2021 the 41-year-old Dresden man was arrested and charged with theft under $5,000 and being in possession of property obtained by a crime under $5,000.
He was released pending a future court date of August 11, 2021.
