On the 25th of August 2014 at about 1:00 p.m. Chatham-Kent Police were called to a Grand Avenue address regarding a report of a stolen van. Employees at a local business observed a male enter a van and drive off. The vehicle was observed a short while later driving erratically on St. Clair street and was found abandoned on the Wal-Mart parking lot. Police searched the area and located the suspect a short time later.
As a result a 36 year old Wallaceburg area man was held for a bail hearing charged with several offences including; driving under suspension, Theft and possession over $5000 and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.