Police recover $10,000 in stolen property after downtown Chatham break-in

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Chatham-Kent police say approximately $10,000 worth of stolen property has been recovered following a break and enter at a downtown Chatham business.

Police said officers received a report of the break-in at about 9:26 a.m. on July 7. Investigators determined an unknown man entered the business at about 1 a.m. and stole several laptops and related accessories.

After reviewing surveillance video, officers identified a suspect.

A 30-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with break and enter with intent to commit an indictable offence and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

He was transported to Chatham-Kent Police Service headquarters and held for a bail hearing.

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