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CK police briefs - Monday, March 20, 2023

Can you identify this person?

Chatham-Kent police are looking for the public's help to identify the person pictured below in connection with a break-in on Book Street in Wallaceburg.

Police said it took place just before 2:30 p.m. on Monday, March 6.

If you have any information to help identify this person, please contact Constable Sommer Phenix at sommerp@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600.

Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Chatham-Kent police are looking to identify this person in connection with a break-in on Book Street in Wallaceburg. (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent police)Chatham-Kent police are looking to identify this person in connection with a break-in on Book Street in Wallaceburg. (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent police)

Chatham-Kent police are looking to identify this person in connection with a break-in on Book Street in Wallaceburg. (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent police)Chatham-Kent police are looking to identify this person in connection with a break-in on Book Street in Wallaceburg. (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent police)

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Another suspect spotted on camera

CK police are also looking for the public's help to identify the suspect(s) pictured below in connection with a break-and-enter on March 19 at New Vision Optical on James Street in Wallaceburg.

If you have any information to help identify them, you are asked to contact Constable Max Bossence at maxb@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600.

Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers.

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Impaired driver runs away from scene of early morning crash

A 21-year-old Chatham man is finding out the hard way you can run, but you can't hide from CK police.

Officers said they arrested the man after they were called to the scene of a crash on Richmond Street in Chatham at around 3:15 a.m. Monday.

Investigators said they were told the vehicle the man was driving had hit another vehicle at that time and that he had then taken off on foot.

Police were able to track down the driver and arrested him.

He was then taken to a local hospital for medical attention for minor injuries he sustained as a result of the crash.

The accused was later charged with failing to remain at the scene of a collision, having a blood alcohol concentration over the legal limit, and five other offences under the Highway Traffic Act.

He was later released with conditions and a future court date.

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Woman accused of throwing items at store cashier

A 30-year-old Wallaceburg woman is in trouble with the law after she allegedly threw some items at a cashier and onto the floor after walking into the Circle K store in Wallaceburg.

Police said they were called to the scene on McNaughton Avenue at around 1:45 a.m. Monday and found the woman outside of the store when they arrived.

Their investigation led them to arrest the woman and charge her with assault with a weapon and mischief.

She was taken to police headquarters and later released with conditions and a future court date.

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Tilbury man arrested for domestic assault

A 31-year-old Tilbury man is facing two counts of assault after he allegedly hit a woman during a domestic argument late Sunday night.

Chatham-Kent police said they arrested the man after they were called to the address on Queen Street North in Tilbury at around 11:30 p.m.

The accused was arrested, charged, and later released with conditions and a future court date.

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