Nearly $1,000 in tools stolen
Police are on the hunt for whoever broke into a house that's currently under construction.
It happened overnight on March 14 when an unknown person or persons kicked in the back door of a residence that's under construction on Talbot Trail, west of Blenheim.
While there, the culprit also entered a utility trailer that was parked on the property.
Total damage to the residence and trailer is estimated at around $2,000. The person also got away with approximately $1,000 in construction tools.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.
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Pair arrested for fraud
Two people who went shopping on someone else's dime have been busted by police.
The trouble started on March 9 when a 25-year-old female and 32-year-old male used a stolen credit card inside of a Shoppers Drug Mart in Chatham. The pair got away with $71 worth of merchandise.
Friday morning police located the two together at a business in Ridgetown. They were arrested and transported to the police station. They were eventually given a future court date and released.
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Shoplifting woman wanted on warrant
Police got a 2-for-1 catch when they arrested a woman for shoplifting who was also wanted on an outstanding warrant.
The 52-year-old woman was arrested Friday night after shoplifting at a Park Avenue business in Chatham.
After investigating, police realized she was wanted on an arrest warrant.
She was transported to police headquarters and is facing charges of theft under $5,000, possession under $5,000 and failing to attend court.
