Grinch-like vandals target lights at Blenheim Park
A couple of months after a recurring prank forced officials to shut down the water fountain at Talbot Trail Place in Blenheim, vandals have hit the park again.
This time, they targeted a light display.
Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers is reporting that sometime overnight on December 1, someone pulled down and attempted to steal strands of Christmas lights from the fencing and the water park area.
Officials said several garbage bins were damaged and the suspects knocked blocks off of the memorial fountain. They also tried to steal some totes that contained more lights from a storage area.
The damage to the park was considered "minor" but Crime Stoppers is still looking for any information that can help identify the persons responsible for the mischief.
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
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Pickup truck reported stolen
Chatham-Kent police are trying to track down a grey 2009 GMC Sierra crew cab truck that was reported stolen from a residence on River Line in Chatham.
Officers said the truck was last seen with Ontario license plates AL65 589. Investigators believe it was taken sometime between 3 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
It has a fire crest sticker in the driver's side rear window, a green volunteer fire fighter light on the dashboard, and a black tonneau cover.
Police said there were also approximately $2,000 worth of tools inside the truck when it was stolen.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Adam VanKesteren at adamv@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87188.
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Suspicious woman arrested in Wallaceburg
Chatham-Kent police have caught up with a 34-year-old woman who was wanted for allegedly stealing some items from a parked vehicle.
Police said they picked her up when they were investigating a report of a suspicious woman in Bill McDougall Park in Wallaceburg Sunday afternoon.
The woman was also wanted for failing to attend court.
Police said she was arrested and taken into custody pending a bail hearing.
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Accused shoplifter arrested
A 29-year-old man who was wanted in connection with a shoplifting incident at the Walmart in Wallaceburg has been arrested.
Officers said the Walpole Island man was arrrested Sunday night.
He's also accused of impaired driving and failing to attend court. He was arrested, charged, and released with conditions and a future court date.
