Chatham-Kent man charged after credit card stolen in Wallaceburg break-in

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: A Chatham-Kent man has been arrested after allegedly forcing entry into a locked compound and stealing a credit card.

On Monday at approximately 10 a.m., police were dispatched to an address on Dufferin Avenue in Wallaceburg regarding a break-and-enter. An unknown suspect had forced entry into a locked compound and stolen a credit card. Through investigation, police were able to identify the suspect.

A 46-year-old Chatham-Kent man was arrested and charged with theft under $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime, theft of a credit card, and two counts of use of a credit card, along with possession of break-in instruments.

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

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