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CK police briefs – Saturday, April 15, 2023

Electric bike stolen in break and enter

Police are looking for information regarding a stolen electric bike (e-bike) that was taken from a northeast Chatham residence sometime within the last two weeks.

Officers received a call Friday morning around 9:30 a.m. from a home on Vanier Drive reporting that someone had gained entry to the property and made off with a Daymack E-Bike.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Constable Craig Zink at [email protected] or 519-436-6600. Anonymous tips can be left with Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Tools and e-bike taken from east Chatham property

Over the last three days, police say an unknown suspect stole some valuable items from a residence on the east end of the city.

Police were called to an address on Harwich Street at 5:39 p.m. on Friday where someone had reportedly broken into a shed and took off with a quantity of tools and a Blue GIO E-Bike.

If you have information about this incident, please contact Constable Branden Grellemore at [email protected] or 519-436-6600. To remain anonymous, tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Tips from Chatham-Kent police to avoid becoming a victim of crime

Police advise members of the community to follow the "9 p.m. Routine" by completing the following checklist:

• Take valuable items and garage door opener out of vehicle(s)

• Lock vehicle(s)

• Close overhead garage door

• Lock door between garage and house

• Close and lock all doors that lead outside

• Close and lock all windows

• Turn on exterior light(s)

"Start the 9 p.m. Routine with your family," police urged. "Together, we can help reduce crime in your neighbourhood."

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