B&E to sleep?
Yesterday morning, Chatham-Kent police responded to the report of a suspicious man inside a commercial property on Centre Street in Chatham.
The man was found sleeping on the third floor of the building.
A 38-year-old Moraviantown man was charged with break and enter.
Woman faces assault charges
Yesterday morning, Chatham-Kent police responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in Chatham.
Through investigation, police learned that the woman assaulted her boyfriend.
A 25-year-old Chatham woman was arrested and charged with assault. She was released pending a future court date.
Forklift recovered
As previous released, sometime between last Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. and Thursday at 7 a.m., someone stole a red Moffett forklift from Adams Industrial Forklifts on Richmond Street, valued at $20,000.
On Saturday afternoon, the stolen forklift was located near a farmer’s field in the area of McLarty Line and Scane Road in Howard Township.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Jason Hamm at jasonha@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 ext. 87344. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
B&E at Chatham Fuels
Shortly after 5 a.m. this morning, police responded to a break and enter at Chatham Fuels on Grand Avenue East.
Through investigation, police learned that someone was seen attending the business on a bicycle.
The suspect smashed the glass to the front door, entered the business and then quickly left.
Total damage has been estimated at $1,000.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Sydnye Gagner at sydnyeg@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 ext. 87350. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Shoplifting leads to charges
Yesterday morning, police responded to a shoplifting complaint at Wal-Mart in Wallaceburg.
Through investigation, police learned that the woman concealed jewelry and cosmetics in her coat.
She also removed the tags off a new pair of boots and walked out of the store wearing them.
Total value of the theft was estimated at $95.
The Loss Prevention Officer stopped the woman however she fled.
Police located the woman a short distance away and she was taken into custody.
A 22-year-old woman of no fixed address was charged with theft and possession of stolen property.
Theft
Last night, police responded to a shoplifting complaint at Shoppers Drug Mart on Queen Street in Chatham.
Officers located the woman on Park Avenue and she was taken into custody.
A 36-year-old woman of no fixed address was charged with theft possession of stolen property.
Failing to attend court
On Dec. 2, police say a man failed to attend court and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Yesterday morning, police responded to the report of a suspicious person at the Via Rail train station on Queen Street in Chatham.
Officers located the man and through investigation learned that he was wanted.
A 32-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with failing to attend court. He was released pending a future court date.
Fail to comply
Yesterday afternoon, police responded to a family dispute in Harwich Township.
Through investigation, police learned that a man at the residence was breaching conditions of his Probation Order by consuming alcohol.
A 43-year-old Leamington man was arrested and charged with failing to comply.
