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CK police briefs - Saturday, August 15, 2020

Weapons seized in Wallaceburg

A 58-year-old Wallaceburg man has been arrested after officers seized several firearms from a residence.

Police said officers received information that a firearm was being stored unlawfully at a residence in Wallaceburg.

Following a search on Friday morning, officers found several handguns that were allegedly not registered to the resident.

The 58-year-old was arrested for illegal storage of a firearm at unauthorized place and failing to report a lost restricted firearm. He was released from custody pending a future court date.

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Cash stolen during break-in

Chatham-Kent police are investigating a break-in where "a substantial amount of cash" was reported stolen.

Police said the break-in happened at a residence on Turquoise Court in Chatham, early Saturday morning.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-436-6600 extension 87338 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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