The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 129 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Three people were arrested.
Traffic Enforcement
Yesterday afternoon, members of the Chatham-Kent Police Traffic Management Section conducted speed enforcement on St. Clair Street in Chatham. In just an hour and a half, 17 motorists were stopped and issued speeding tickets.
The Chatham-Kent Police Service would like to remind motorists to slow down, especially in and around residential areas where children may be playing or getting on and off school buses.
Man Arrested on Outstanding Warrant CK16013754
Shortly after 12:00 p.m. yesterday, police located the man on Grand Avenue East in Chatham who was wanted on an outstanding warrant for failing to attend court.
The 18-year-old Chatham man was arrested and transported to the courthouse. He was released pending a future court date of June 1, 2016.
Man Charged with Being Intoxicated in a Public Place CK16013823
Last night around 10:30 p.m. police responded to a residence on Wallace Street in Wallaceburg in regards to a family dispute. Upon arrival, officers located the man outside yelling at a family member. The man was very belligerent and causing a disturbance.
The intoxicated man was taken into custody for his own safety. The 40-year-old Wallaceburg man was charged with being intoxicated in a public place. He was released when sober.
Break and Enter in Blenheim CK16013769
Sometime between May 13 and May 15, unknown suspect(s) stole a Honda water pump from Presants Chimney Sweeps on Chatham Street. Value of the pump was estimated at $485.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Bob McNear at [email protected] or 519-436-6600 extension #87150. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Break and Enter in Wallaceburg CK16013811
Sometime between May 16 at 3:00 p.m. and May 17 at 5:00 p.m. unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked garage on Margaret Avenue and stole a purple women’s cruiser bike valued at $300 and a dark blue Gato e-bike valued at $1200.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Chadd Murphy at [email protected] or 519-436-6600 extension #87266. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Mischief in Chatham CK16013828 / CK16013821
Around 10:00 p.m. last night, police responded to an alarm at Victoria Park School on Murray Street. Upon police arrival, officers found that glass had been smashed out of a door with a brick. Damage was estimated at $1000. Shortly after 11:30 p.m. police responded to an alarm at Taj Variety on King Street. Unknown suspect(s) broke a large window and electronic sign with a rock. Total damage was estimated at $2000.
Police believe these incidents may be linked and anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Ed Vannoord at [email protected] or 519-436-6600 extension #87253. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Fraud Warning CK16013798
On May 16, 2016 at 5:30 a.m. an elderly Blenheim couple received a telephone call from someone purporting to be a bank employee. The caller advised that someone had fraudulently used their MasterCard for $900. Due to the time of the call, the homeowner hung up the phone, however the caller immediately called back and urged the homeowner to listen as they were working with the RCMP to help them from being defrauded. The caller explained that there was a ‘leak’ at their local Bank and they needed their help by making withdrawals from their account. The caller was able to convince the homeowner that this was a legitimate investigation however because it was a sensitive situation at the bank not to say anything to anyone. Over the span of two days, the couple withdrew over $17,000 and made 9 different Western Union transactions as per the caller’s directions.
The Chatham-Kent Police Service would like to remind everyone that personal or financial information should never be provided to a stranger over the phone, especially if you didn’t initiate the call. For more information about fraud types and prevention, please see http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm