Chatham

CK police briefs - Monday, December 23, 2019

A 49-year-old Chatham man accused of shoplifting is facing a few charges.

Police said the man allegedly stole an SD card from a business on St. Clair Street in Chatham on Sunday. He is also accused of being in possession of a controlled substance and breaking one of his court-ordered conditions.

The 49-year-old was arrested and held in custody for a bail hearing.

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Chatham-Kent police are investigating a break-in at a residence in the Wheatley area.

Officers said the break-in happened sometime between Saturday morning and Sunday morning. The back door of the residence was forced open and two jewellery boxes filled with $200 worth of costume jewellery had been reported stolen.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-436-6600 ext. 87074 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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A man wanted by London Police Services has been arrested in Chatham-Kent.

Police said the 49-year-old man was arrested on Sunday for failing to attend court. He allegedly had methamphetamine and a prohibited weapon on him at the time of the arrest.

He was processed on CKPS charges and given a future court date before being turned over to London police.

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