Police: Facilitating a breach, shoplifting at Walmart in Wallaceburg

Man arrested on outstanding warrants and breach of conditions

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On Friday, February 24, 2023 police attended an address on Talbot Trail, Merlin to check on the wellbeing of the homeowner.

The 59-year-old home owner was located and wellbeing was verified.

While speaking to the homeowner, a 51-year-old male party was located in the residence.

This male was known to be wanted on two outstanding warrants.

He was also on conditions not to be in the company of the home-owner, and was charged for failing to comply with his conditions.

He was arrested, transported to Chatham-Kent Police Service headquarters and lodged pending a bail hearing.

Man arrested for facilitating breach of bail conditions

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: While investigating the above mentioned wellbeing check, the 59-year old homeowner was arrested and charged for facilitating the failing to comply with conditions.

The homeowner was transported to Chatham-Kent Police Service headquarters, and later released from custody with a future court date of March 13, 2023 to answer to the charge.

Man arrested for theft

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: At 3:45 p.m., police responded to Walmart on McNaughton Ave. in Wallaceburg, for a theft investigation.

Police learned a man was observed removing items from the shelves and leaving the store, not attempting to pay for them.

The 18-year-old Wallaceburg man was arrested and charged with theft, possession of the stolen property.

He was transported to Chatham-Kent Police Service headquarters and later released from custody with a future court date of March 20, 2023 to answer to the charges.

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