A thief was thwarted yesterday morning, after attempting to steal a bike from an area restaurant.
A 22-year-old female was at the McDonalds on St. Clair Street in Chatham and attempted to steal a bicycle. The woman was confronted by the owner of the bicycle and left, leaving the bicycle behind.
She was later located a short distance away by police and arrested for theft under $5,000. Upon further investigation it was revealed the female was also wanted on multiple other charges. She was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service and held for bail.