Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: At 1:36 p.m., police responded to a break and enter on Esterville Road in Dresden.
The suspect was believed to be still on the property.
Officers arrived on the scene and conducted a search of the property.
Police located the man, known to the homeowner, hiding and arrested him.
Upon arrest the man provided a false name.
The homeowner’s house and car keys were located on the man during a search incident to arrest.
The 37-year-old Ridgetown man was transported to police headquarters, where he was released with conditions and a future court date of September 23, 2024.
He has been charged with obstructing a peace officer and break and enter.
