Chatham

CK police briefs - Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Police investigating after pickup truck stolen

Chatham-Kent police are appealing to the public for tips after a pickup truck was stolen from a secured compound in Chatham.

Officers say it was taken from the property on Seventh Line sometime between February 19-21, 2021.

Police later found the vehicle abandoned on Taylor Road in Howard Township.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Trevor Biskey at 519-436-6600 extension #87311 or [email protected].

Anonymous callers can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip at https://crime-stoppers.on.ca/ and may be eligible for a cash reward.

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Wanted man arrested

Chatham-Kent police have caught up with a 36-year-old man who was wanted for break and enter and uttering threats.

Police said he was arrested at around 9:45 p.m. Monday on Joseph Street in Chatham.

The accused was later released with a future court date.

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