Hey, buddy, is that your propane tank?
Yesterday at approximately 3:30 p.m., a man was located on Grand Avenue East in Chatham in possession of a propane tank.
Through investigation police learned the tank was stolen from a local business.
The 45-year-old Chatham man was arrested for theft and possession of stolen property.
Bail violations
On Sunday, Chatham-Kent police say a man was released by the court with conditions including to not communicate with a woman.
However, shortly after his release, the man attempted to contact the woman by using a social media app, police say.
A 27-year-old Wallaceburg man was located in Chatham and arrested. He was charged with failing to comply with release order. He was transported to police headquarters and held for a bail hearing.
Fail to comply
In early March, a man was released from the court with several conditions. Two of the conditions stated that he was not to leave his residence without his surety or to operate a motor vehicle.
Yesterday evening, police learned the man had left his residence in a motor vehicle, after engaging in a verbal argument with his surety. He was later located at a Dresden residence without his surety and in possession of that motor vehicle.
A 32-year-old Dresden man was arrested and charged with two counts of failing to comply.
B&E in Chatham
Sometime between April 8 and 9, someone forced their way into a storage unit on Grand Avenue East in Chatham.
Once inside the suspects stole several Milwaukee power tools.
The total estimated value of the theft was $5,000.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Kristen Charron at kristenc@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 ext. 87352. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
B&E in Wallaceburg
Sometime between April 7 and 9, someone forced their way into a residence on Selkirk Street in Wallaceburg.
Once inside the suspect(s) stole a set of vehicle keys and numerous old Canadian $1 bills.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Max Bossense at maxb@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 ext. 87346. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
