Attempt Robbery in Blenheim CK15038198
On Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at approximately 12:08am, Chatham-Kent Police officers were dispatched to attend the Pioneer Gas Bar, on Chatham Street in Blenheim, in response to an attempted robbery. The male suspect fled the area prior to police arrival. The male suspect is described as approximately 5’7” in height, white complexion, slender build, wearing a black ski mask with mouth and eye holes, dark hoodie and dark blue or black pants.
The suspect approached the locked kiosk, and was told that he would have to take his mask off if he wanted to come into the store. The suspect brandished a “hunting style” knife with an approximate blade length of 6-8 inches demanding the money in the till. The suspect was chased off by the gas bar employee with a plastic snow shovel. The suspect fled the area on a dark coloured bicycle. The employee was not injured.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the investigating Officer, Constable Ken Lauzon at 519-436-6600, ext. 87116 or by email at [email protected], anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers and be eligible for a cash reward. Visit http://www.crime-stoppers.on.ca/ or call in at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Festive RIDE Campaign
With the holiday season upon us, the Chatham-Kent Police Service would like to remind motorists that there will be an increase in RIDE programs and impaired driving enforcement across the Municipality in an effort to identify those drivers who place everyone’s safety at risk by driving while impaired on our roads. Please help keep everyone’s holiday season joyous by not drinking and driving.
Should you need a safe ride home, please call Home James http://www.homejames-ck.ca
Weather change means change your driving habits.
Starting at about 3:00pm, on Monday, while Chatham-Kent was experiencing it’s first snow and freezing rain of the season, seven motor vehicle collisions were reported in Chatham-Kent. The Chatham-Kent Police Service wishes to remind motorists that with the arrival of wintry weather comes the arrival of slippery and quickly changing road conditions. Even the appearance of clear roads can be deceiving and conditions such as black ice and drifting snow can go unnoticed, until the last moment, causing a hazardous situation. All are reminded to take extra care while driving and to allow more time to arrive so as to arrive safely. Equipment such as snow tires can be of excellent benefit, however, nothing is more important than proper caution and extra care and attention while driving in wintry conditions.