Chatham

CK police briefs - Thursday, August 6, 2020

Break-in targets Wallaceburg property

Chatham-Kent police are investigating after someone broke into a shed at a property on Otter Line in Wallaceburg.

It's believed the break-in took place sometime over the past two days.

Police did not release any information on what -- if anything -- was taken. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Cst. Bakker.

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Suspected arson in Chatham

Police are investigating after someone started a fire at a home on Tweedsmuir Avenue in Chatham on Wednesday.

Investigators said the homeowner reported finding burn marks and a strong smell of gasoline beside her side door and some damage to a water hose from the fire.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Cst. Biskey or Cst. D/Cst. Hamilton.

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Various items stolen during Chatham break-in

Chatham-Kent police are appealing to the public for tips after someone broke into a garage on Whitebirch Trail in Chatham and took off with a bike, a saw, a helmet, and some sunglasses.

Police said it was reported on Wednesday, August 5.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Cst. Hamm.

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Man found with fentanyl after traffic stop

A Chatham-Kent man has been arrested after police allegedly found a small amount of fentanyl on him during a recent traffic stop.

Police said they pulled him over and arrested him on an outstanding warrant -- that's also when officers found the drugs.

The accused was taken to police headquarters and later released him with a future court date.

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Two arrests involving bear spray

Chatham-Kent police have arrested two people in connection with an incident in Chatham where two people were hit with bear spray.

Police said the first suspect allegedly sprayed a minor during a disturbance.

Officers said their investigation showed that a second person had disarmed the first suspect and sprayed him with the bear spray.

Both of the accused were charged with weapons offences.

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Booze stolen during break-in

Police are investigating after someone broke into a garage on Victoria Street in Thamesville and stole about $200 worth of alcohol.

Investigators said it's believed the theft took place sometime between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Wednesday.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Cst. Lauzon.

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Arrest made after business break-in

Chatham-Kent police have made an arrest after someone broke into a business on Richmond Street in Chatham on Monday and stole a gym bag with shoes, a wallet, and $80 inside it.

Police said after reviewing video surveillance, they were able to identify a suspect who was later arrested and charged with break and enter.

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Suspect arrested after taking vehicle keys from Tilbury business

A suspect has been arrested and charged with break and enter and possession of stolen property after allegedly breaking into a business in Tilbury and taking off with a vehicle and various other vehicle keys.

Police said the accused broke into the business through an open window Wednesday evening, grabbed some keys, and fled the area in a Chevrolet Cobalt that belonged to the business.

A suspect was arrested a short time later.

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