Thieves target ATVs in Thamesville, Dresden
Chatham-Kent police are looking for tips from the public as they try to track down three ATVs that were reported stolen recently during two separate incidents.
Police said in the first case, someone stole a 2018 CAN-AM Outlander 570 Hunting Addition ATV from an address on Gordon Street in Thamesville.
Officers said the ATV was parked under the garage port at the residence on November 5 when surveillance footage captured two men removing the ATV from the property at 12:26 p.m. The ATV was reported a few hours later.
A blue Dodge Ram pickup truck was also recorded on video approaching the ATV at the same time.
Police were able to identify the pickup truck as having been reported stolen from Middlesex with Ontario license plate BN91914.
Investigators said the stolen ATV is camo in colour and features a camo pouch on the front, adding that police are actively searching for the suspects. You can also find some pictures of the ATV and the suspects below.
Anyone with information that could help with the investigation is urged to contact Constable Taryn Apers at taryna@chatham-kent.ca.
In the second case, Chatham-Kent police are looking for leads after they were called to a break-in on Jackson Street in Dresden where someone took off with two Honda 4-wheel ATVs.
Police said the theft took place sometime late Monday night or early Tuesday morning.
Anyone with information on that theft is encouraged to contact Constable Chris Wegrzyn at chriswe@chatham-kent.ca.
You can also submit an anonymous tip on either of the ATV thefts to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
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CK police find Leamington man in stolen vehicle in Tilbury
A 27-year-old Leamington man who was wanted by Chatham-Kent police and Ontario Provincial Police turned up inside a stolen pickup truck in Tilbury.
CK police said an officer on general patrol found him on Stewart Street on Monday.
The accused was arrested and charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000 and he was taken to police headquarters where he was set to be held pending a bail hearing.