Chatham man arrested for shoplifting
A 38-year-old Chatham man is facing a handful of charges after he allegedly tried to get a five-finger discount at a store in Wallaceburg.
Chatham-Kent police said they were called to the retail business on Warwick Drive at around 8:45 a.m. Thursday for a report of a theft.
Police said the suspect was seen trying to leave the store without paying for several concealed items, but then dropped the items and took off when employees approached him.
Officers said they found the man nearby and arrested him.
Police were able to confirm the man as the accused in the case by reviewing surveillance footage and by collecting statements from witnesses.
Investigators said they also learned that the man had previously been released with a probation order and had an outstanding warrant for a similar offence.
He was charged with theft, possession of property obtained by crime, and failing to comply with his probation.
The accused was taken into custody and was set to be held there pending a bail hearing.
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Man accused of breaching court order in break-in, assault
A 44-year-old Chatham-Kent man is facing four charges after he allegedly breached a court order by contacting a victim in Wallaceburg.
Chatham-Kent police said they were called to investigate after the man allegedly went into a 69-year-old Wallaceburg man's residence when he was not home.
Police said the man also allegedly returned to the scene of the crime on Thursday, which led to an argument and then an assault.
Officers said they showed up shortly after the alleged assault, at around 12:45 a.m. Friday, and arrested the suspect.
He is charged with failing to comply with two counts of failing to comply with a release order, one count of failing to comply with a probation order, and one count of failing to comply with an undertaking.
The accused was taken into custody and was set to be held there pending a bail hearing.