Chatham

CK police briefs - Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Police arrest suspicious man carrying stolen quick cut saw

A 33-year-old Chatham man has been arrested and charged after police allegedly saw him walking around in Chatham carrying a quick cut saw.

Chatham-Kent police said they found the man walking along Queen Street shortly before noon on Tuesday and learned that the saw had been stolen during a recent break-in at a nearby address.

The man was arrested, charged with possession of stolen property, and later released with conditions and a future court date.

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Theft complaint leads to arrest

A 49-year-old Chatham woman is facing charges after she allegedly stole from a business on Wellington Street West in Chatham.

Police said they received a theft complaint from the business at around 5 p.m. Tuesday and were given a description of the woman involved.

Officers were able to track her down a short distance away and at that time, they also learned that she was wanted on an outstanding warrant.

A 49-year-old Chatham woman was arrested, charged with theft and possession of stolen property, and released with conditions and a future court date.

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Submit crime reports online

Chatham-Kent police are reminding members of the public they can report the following crimes from the comfort of your own home online:

- theft from a vehicle (under $5,000)

- theft (under $5,000)

- lost property

- mischief or damage caused to a vehicle or property

- lost or stolen license plates

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