The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 236 calls for service in the last 24 hours. 10 people were arrested.
Break and Enter – CK23038257
Yesterday, officers attended a business on Grand Avenue in response to a call of a break and enter. Sometime overnight, unknown suspect(s) cut a hole in a fence and stole approximately $500 worth of copper wire.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Levi Tetrault at levit@chatham-kent.ca Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Stolen Vehicle – CK23038315
CK23038315 – Stolen Vehicle – Yesterday, officers were called to the Lindsay Road area in response to a call of a stolen vehicle. Sometime overnight unknown suspect(s) stole an unplated 1999 Grey GMC Truck.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Chris Wegrzyn at chriswe@chatham-kent.ca . Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Traffic Enforcement – CK23038426
At approximately 10:30pm officers attended a restaurant on St. Clair Street in Chatham responding to a possible impaired driver in the drive through. The driver was located and a roadside breath test was administered. The 32-year-old Chatham woman was issued a 3 day licence suspension.
Fraud Warning
Police continue to receive reports of suspicious phone calls from people purporting to be from the CRA, legal or financial organizations. Scammers may use threatening language or an aggressive tone to scare you into making payments.
The Chatham-Kent Police Service would like to remind everyone that personal or financial information should never be given over the phone, especially if you didn’t initiate the call. If you receive a suspicious email, please refrain from clicking any links, and delete the email immediately.
For more information on how to recognize and protect yourself from a scam, please see https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/corporate/security/protect-yourself-against-fraud.html
Make the Right Call – Every Call is Important!
False 911 calls are continuing to pull officers away from incidents that require their attention.
911 is to be used for:
- Any life-threatening emergency
- Reporting crimes in progress
- Medical emergencies requiring an ambulance
- Reporting any Fire, Smoke or CO alarm, chemical spill or gas leak
When you call 911, stay on the line until a call taker answers. Do not hang up.
You can also reach Chatham-Kent Police at the following Non-Emergency Numbers…
- Call 519-352-1234 extension #9 – Our Dispatch Centre for all non-emergency incidents.
- Call 519-352-1234 extension #0 – The Front Desk Officer for advice over the phone.
- Call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) – Crime Stoppers. If you have information on a crime and wish to remain anonymous. You may be eligible for a cash reward.
If you are looking for resources from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, you can dial 311.
If you are looking for resources from Community and Social Services locally, you can dial 211.
