Homeowner wakes to find man in her house
Around 5 a.m. this morning, Chatham-Kent police responded to a break and enter in progress at a residence in The Landings subdivision in Chatham.
The homeowner awoke to hear the man walking around her home.
A 50-year-old man, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with break and enter.
He was also arrested on outstanding warrants. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Collisions
Yesterday morning, police responded to a two-vehicle collision on Kent Bridge Road near Highway 401.
Both drivers were transported to hospital for medical attention.
Total damage was estimated at $50,000.
A 56-year-old Thamesford man was charged with careless driving.
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Yesterday morning, police responded to a two-vehicle collision on Longwoods Road in Bothwell.
No one was injured.
Total damage was estimated at $15,000.
A 37-year-old Thamesville man was charged with careless driving.
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Late yesterday afternoon, police responded to a four-vehicle collision on Grand Avenue between Woods Street and Churchill Street in Chatham.
Minor injuries were reported.
Total damage was estimated at $50,000.
A 43-year-old Wheatley woman was charged with careless driving.
Stolen Dirt Bike in Ridgetown
Sometime between last night at 10 p.m. and this morning at 4 a.m., someone stole a 2020 Yamaha YZ450F dirt bike from a garage on Marsh Street.
Total value of the theft has been estimated at $10,000.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Kelly McCormack at kellymc@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 ext. 85118. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Four bikes stolen in Chatham
Sometime between Monday night at 10 p.m. and Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. someone entered a garage on Mary Street and stole four bicycles.
The first is described as a black adult bike, the second is a black adult bike with red accents and a basket, while the third is a blue youth bike and the fourth a kids bike.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Jessica Butler at jessicab@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 ext. 87333. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Police wish to remind everyone about their Bicycle Registry. Taking the time to register your bicycle will increase the chances of having your bicycle returned to you if it is lost or stolen and recovered by police, officials say. https://ckpolice.com/bicycle-registry/
