Chatham

CK police briefs - Thursday, September 2, 2021

Tools targeted during break-in

Chatham-Kent police are appealing to the public for tips as they investigate a break-in at a residence on Park Street in Chatham.

Police said sometime between 4:15 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. Wednesday, someone forced their way into a residence on that street and took off with approximately $2,000 worth of tools.

Anyone with information please contact Cst. Craven at 519-436-6600 ext. 87306.

Anonymous callers can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-22-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

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Man arrested twice during ongoing neighbour dispute

A 28-year-old man who was arrested for playing his music too loud multiple times this summer has been arrested and charged again.

Chatham-Kent police said they first arrested the man last week in connection with an ongoing neighbour dispute over loud music, harassment, and crude signage.

After he was arrested the first time, the man was charged and released with several conditions.

Police said they were called back to the same address on Tuesday this week and arrested the man again, noting that "the matter continued to escalate."

As a result, the accused was charged with breaching his release conditions, mischief, and criminal harassment.

He was taken to police headquarters and held for bail.

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Wanted man arrested

Chatham-Kent police have arrested a 28-year-old man who was wanted on outstanding warrants.

Officers said they found him on Tuesday and took him back to police headquarters before he was later released with a future court date.

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