$1,200 in jewelry stolen from Wallaceburg home
Chatham-Kent police are seeking tips after a break-and-enter at a residence on Albert Street in Wallaceburg.
On Saturday morning, officers responded to the home and learned that unknown suspect(s) had entered through a patio door and made off with about $1,200 worth of jewelry.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Constable G. Renders at grantr@chatham-kent.ca. If you would prefer to remain anonymous, please submit a tip through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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Woman charged with theft, assault at grocery store
Police allege that a 28-year-old Chatham woman left a grocery store on St. Clair Street without paying for a bag of merchandise and assaulted an employee when confronted.
The incident happened around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Police say the female suspect was charged with theft, possession, and assault. She was later released from custody with a future court date of June 26.
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Impaired driver found twice over the legal limit
Early Sunday morning, police were called regarding a possible impaired driver on Richmond Street.
Once officers arrived in the area, a 41-year-old Chatham man was located and arrested for impaired operation.
The accused was taken to Chatham-Kent police headquarters for breath tests, which police say registered at over twice the legal limit.
The suspect was held by police until he sobered up. He was ultimately released with a future court date.
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Cyclists urged to register their bikes
Local residents are reminded to register their bikes on the Chatham-Kent police Bicycle Registry.
Doing so could better your chances of having your bike returned to you in the event that it is stolen, according to police.
Bicycles can be registered online at http://ckpolice.com/bicycle-registry/
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Police combat false 911 calls
Chatham-Kent police have issued a statement regarding a high volume of "False 911 calls" which they say "pull officers away from incidents that require their attention."
911 should only be called for life-threatening emergencies, reporting a crime in progress, medical emergencies requiring an ambulance, and for help from the fire department with fires, smoke or carbon monoxide alarms, chemical spills, or gas leaks.
"When you call 911, stay on the line until a call taker answers," police urge. "Do not hang up."
There are other ways to contact police during non-emergencies:
• The Dispatch Centre can be reached at 519-352-1234, extension 9. • You can ask for advice from Chatham-Kent police headquarters' front desk officer by calling 519-352-1234, extension 0. • Information about ongoing investigations can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
