Thieves target copper wire
Nearly $10,000 worth of copper wiring and a socket set have been reported stolen from a fenced compound in Chatham.
Police said someone forced their way into the compound on Colborne Street early Sunday morning. Damage is pegged at approximately $1,000, while the property that was stolen is worth $9,500.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-436-6600 ext. 8107333 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
The theft of copper wire is an issue Chatham-Kent councillors are looking to address with some proposed bylaw changes.
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Alleged shoplifter arrested in Chatham
A 26-year-old Tilbury woman is charged with assault after allegedly shoplifting from a Canadian Tire.
The woman reportedly went to the Chatham Canadian Tire around 6 p.m. on Sunday. She allegedly left the store with a pair of sandals and a jacket, worth approximately $200.
Police said a store employee "apprehended" her but she allegedly assaulted the employee and ran off. She was found by officers shortly after the incident took place.
Officers said she was also arrested on an outstanding warrant for failing to attend court last month. The 26-year-old is now charged with assault, theft under $5,000, and being in possession of property obtained by a crime under $5,000.
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Police Looking for the Public’s Assistance
The Chatham-Kent Police are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying a woman as part of a shoplifting investigation at Giant Tiger in Chatham. She was last seen leaving the area in a maroon-coloured SUV.
The Chatham-Kent Police are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying a woman as part of a shoplifting investigation at Giant Tiger in Chatham. Oct 7, 2019. (Photo courtesy of CKPS)
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Adam VanKesteren at adamv@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87188. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
----------Officers will Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
Chatham-Kent police are encouraging residents to stop by St. Clair College in Chatham on Tuesday as officers will be sporting red high heeled shoes in support of the Chatham-Kent Women’s Centre.
The 11th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event will start at 11 a.m.
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CKPS presents educational drug safety initiative for kids
Grade 5 students in the municipality will learn about drug safety and awareness through an initiative led by Chatham-Kent Police Services.
Students will be given access to a copy of Drug Safety: Smart choices for LIFE, which is a handbook that outlines the dangers of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs.
"Across the country, law enforcement groups and community organizations are implementing youth education programs in an effort to prevent drug abuse before it starts," read a release by Constable Renee Cowell.
CKPS said the handbook is a resource that can be used to teach students about substance abuse and it also includes the phone numbers of local safety resources.