Boat Motor, Chainsaw Targeted During Break-In
Chatham-Kent police are appealing to the public for tips as they try to solve a break-in at a shed in Wallaceburg.
Police say officers responded to the call on Wednesday and learned that someone had broken into a shed in the Snye Rd. area and stole a boat motor, a chainsaw, and multiple fishing rods.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Andrew Craven at andrewc@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 ext. 87306.
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Tools Stolen From Utility Trailer
Police are looking for two male suspects who are believed to be in their 30s after some tools were stolen from a utility trailer on Byng Ave. in Chatham.
Investigators say security video footage shows the tools were taken at approximately 8pm Tuesday.
The stolen goods have a combined estimated value of $15,000.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable William Sharrow at willsh@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 ext. 84996.
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Tax Scam Warning
Chatham-Kent police are issuing another reminder to the public not to fall victim to scammers who call you and claim to be with the Canada Revenue Agency.
Officers say they are issuing the warning because they still getting calls from local residents about the scam.
Police say scammers may use threatening language or an aggressive tone in order to scare you into making payments, but they're also reminding you that personal or financial information should never be given over the phone, especially if you didn’t initiate the call.
For more information on how to recognize and protect yourself from a scam, you can visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/corporate/security/protect-yourself-against-fraud.html