The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a second man in connection with a break and enter.
As previously reported, on Saturday, July 19, police responded to a break and enter at a residence on Patteson Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) forced their way into the residence causing about $250. Once inside, the suspect(s) stole various items, including a 27†Sony flat screen TV, several power tools and an orange mountain bike. Total value of the theft was approximately $9000.
Through investigation, police determined that three men were responsible for the break and enter.
On Sunday, police arrested and charged a 29-year Chatham man. This morning around 1:00 a.m. an officer on general patrol observed the second man wanted for this break and enter riding his bike on Forest Street. The man was arrested and upon being searched was found to be in possession of bolt cutters, pry tool, screwdriver, flashlight and metal chain.
The 36-year-old man of no fixed address has been charged with:
– Break and enter
– Theft Over $5000
– Possession of Property Obtained by a Crime Over $5000
– Mischief Under $5000 x2
– Possession of Break-in Tools
He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing. Police continue to search for the last man.