Chatham

CK police briefs - Thursday, January 17, 2019

Mattress, box spring stolen from residence

Chatham-Kent police are asking for tips from the public as they try to track down some electronics, some jewelry, and a mattress set that was stolen from a local residence.

Police said sometime between Friday, January 11 and Wednesday, January 16, someone broke into a home on Semenyn Avenue and took off with 3 televisions, a DVD player, an Android box, an Xbox One gaming system, Xbox 360 gaming system, a Samsung computer, some jewelry, and a queen mattress with a box spring.

The total value of the theft is estimated at $10,000.

Anyone with information should contact Constable Jessica Butler at jessicab@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #8107333 or Crime Stoppers.

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ATV stolen from barn on Marsh Line

Chatham-Kent police are trying to find a red Honda ATV that was stolen either sometime late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning.

Investigators said someone broke into a barn on Marsh Line before taking off with the ATV, which was last seen with the license plate 57LF8. Whoever broke in also stole a black utility trailer with license plate A5875B and some tools.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Jodie Foster at jodief@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #83012 or Crime Stoppers.

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Cement saws stolen from fenced compound

Chatham-Kent police are investigating after two Stihl gas-powered quick cut cement saws with diamond blades were stolen Wednesday afternoon.

Police said they were taken sometime between 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. after someone forced their way into a fenced compound on Erie Street North in Ridgetown and then broke into a locked storage unit.

The saws are valued at approximately $1,800 each.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Cheryl McVicar at cherylm@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #85018 -- anonymous callers can also contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

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Human Trafficking Town Hall

There is a Human Trafficking education town hall taking place in Chatham Thursday night.

It's at the John D Bradley Convention Centre starting at 6 p.m.

Students, parents, and teachers are all encouraged to attend and you should RSVP by calling 1-800-265-3992 or email Rick.Nichollsco@pc.ola.org if you plan to attend.

You can read more about the event by clicking here.

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