The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man in connection with theft from vehicles in Chatham.
Yesterday morning, police attended the following areas as unlocked vehicles were entered sometime overnight:
– Ellwood Street: two vehicles entered – Garmin GPS and book of blank cheques were stolen – value $200
– Murray Street – one vehicle entered – Sony stereo system stolen – value $150
– Prince Street N – two vehicles entered – Garmin GPS x2, Tom Tom GPS and handheld speaker for a cell phone – value $700
– Ellwood Street – one vehicle entered – Mark Bass Amp and box full of guitar pedals/cords – value $2300
Officers canvassed the areas and obtained suspect information. Through investigation, police identified the man responsible and some of the property was recovered.
Around 5:40 p.m. last night, officers located the man on Grand Avenue East and he was arrested. The 23-year-old Chatham man has been charged with theft under $5000 x6 and possession of property obtained by a crime under $5000 x6. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
The Chatham-Kent Police Service would like to remind everyone that a vehicle with an unlocked door is an easy target for criminals. This holiday season, protect yourself from being victim: lock your doors, park in well-lit areas and never leave valuables in plain view.