Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: At 6:15 p.m., police responded to a suspicious vehicle parked by the Thames River on Thames Street in Chatham.
Details of the vehicle were provided, and it was confirmed the vehicle had been stolen from Windsor.
Officers were also advised the vehicle was occupied.
Officers arrived and attempted to arrest the man.
After a brief foot chase and struggle, the man was taken into custody.
Upon a search incident to arrest, the man was found in possession of numerous bank cards.
The 28-year-old Ontario man was transported to police headquarters and held pending a bail hearing.
He is currently facing the following charges: possession of stolen property under $5000 and resisting arrest.
The investigation is on-going and may result in further charges.
