Chatham-Kent police and other first responders on the Thames River just west of the Third Street Bridge in Chatham. June 23, 2025. (Photo by Matt Weverink)Chatham-Kent police and other first responders on the Thames River just west of the Third Street Bridge in Chatham. June 23, 2025. (Photo by Matt Weverink)
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Update: CK police still looking for missing person in Thames River

People in Chatham will continue to see Chatham-Kent police along the Thames River.

They, along with Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and other first responders, are looking for a missing person, with most of the search efforts happening around the Third Street Bridge.

The search began before 5 a.m. on Monday.

More information to come.

Chatham-Kent police and other first responders on the Thames River just west of the Fifth Street Bridge in Chatham. June 23, 2025. (Photo by Matt Weverink)Chatham-Kent police and other first responders on the Thames River just west of the Third Street Bridge in Chatham. June 23, 2025. (Photo by Matt Weverink)

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