Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: At 8:49 a.m., police responded to a break and enter on Queen Street in Chatham.
The homeowner was alerted by a smoke alarm and upon investigation discovered a woman cooking in the kitchen.
The woman had gathered personal property, including blankets and a cooler.
The homeowner called 911 and the woman fled the scene.
Officers quickly arrived and located the woman on Raleigh Street.
The 24-year-old Chatham-Kent woman was arrested and charged with break and enter and theft.
She was transported to police headquarters and held pending a bail hearing.
As a result of the bail hearing, the woman was remanded into custody with a future court appearance of April 2, 2024.
