Woman arrested for theft
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: At 9:34 a.m., police responded to a theft of a bicycle and tools from a residence on Wellington Street West in Chatham.
While on route, police received information the woman was stopped by the homeowner a short distance away.
Police arrived and arrested the woman.
The 43-year-old Ridgetown woman was charged with theft and possession of the stolen property.
She was released with a future court date of March 27, 2023, and trespassed from the victim’s address.
Man arrested for intoxication
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: At 11:51 p.m., police responded to Oak Street in Wallaceburg to investigate suspicious activity.
Upon arrival, police located the man intoxicated and unable to care for himself.
The 64-year-old Wallaceburg man was arrested and transported to police headquarters and held until he was sober.
Lock it or lose it
The Chatham-Kent Police would like to remind everyone that criminals look for opportunities.
There has been an increase in vehicle thefts, and we would like to remind citizens to always lock your vehicles and not to leave items such as wallets, identifications, or other valuables in vehicles overnight.
Protect yourself from being a victim of crime by always rolling up your windows, locking your doors and removing
valuables from plain view.
If you’ve been a victim of theft from your vehicle, please report the incident online on the CKPS website or by calling us at 519-436-6600 extension #222 if you have further questions.
