Key thief
A Chatham man is in custody after someone tried to run off with a set of forklift keys.
On Tuesday morning at approximately 9:20 a.m., police were called to an address on St. Clair Street in Chatham in relation to a theft.
An employee at this location was operating a forklift and stepped off it to obtain a drink from his workplace. At this time, he heard someone say, “Nice set of keys.”
The employee observed that the man had the keys to the forklift and that he was now running from the scene. The employee and a witness were able to take physical control of the man until police arrived.
A 26-year-old man of Chatham was arrested and charged with theft, possession of stolen property and failure to comply with a release order. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Cars keyed
Chatham-Kent police are investigating several mischiefs to vehicles that occurred on Oxley Drive in Chatham. Sometime overnight, someone keyed the vehicles at four separate residences.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Warrants
The Chatham-Kent Police Service arrested a man on an outstanding warrant.
On Tuesday, police were dispatched to a call of an intoxicated person on Queen Street in Chatham. Through investigation, it was determined that the man was wanted on an outstanding warrant for failing to attend court.
A 42-year-old man of Chatham was arrested and held in custody pending a bail hearing.
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The Chatham-Kent Police Service arrested a man on an outstanding warrant.
Just after midnight today, police located at man that was wanted for failing to attend court.
A 40-year-old man was arrested and held pending a bail hearing.
