Suspicious activity in Ridgetown leads to stolen vehicle being recovered, two people charged

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: At 9:13 p.m., police responded to suspicious activity on Scane Road in Ridgetown. A man and woman were observed arriving at the residence in a vehicle.

The caller provided vehicle details, including the plate and a description of both people.

The vehicle was confirmed stolen.

Officers arrived in the area and located the two people.

The man provided a name that was confirmed to be false.

Officers learned both were wanted on outstanding warrants by other services.

The 26-year-old Leamington man was arrested and transported to police headquarters, where he was released to the Ontario Provincial Police with conditions and a future court date of July 15, 2024.

He was charged with failing to comply with a release order, possession of stolen property over $5,000, and obstructing the police.

The 43-year-old Chatham Kent woman was arrested and transported to police headquarters, where she was released to the Ontario Provincial Police with conditions and a future court date of July 15, 2024.

She was charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000.

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