The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 181 calls for service in the last 24 hours. There were 7 arrests.
Break and Enter – CK24022191
Yesterday, at approximately 12:00 p.m. officers attended the Wren Line area in Dover, in response to a call of a break and enter. Investigation revealed that sometime over the past week, unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a residence stealing approximately $5,000 in tools.
If you have information to aid in this investigation, please contact Constable Mark Smith at marksm@chatham-kent.ca. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Break and Enter – CK24022217
Yesterday, at approximately 3:30 p.m. officers were dispatched to a residence on Keil Drive, Chatham, in response to a call of a break and enter. Sometime overnight unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a garage removing bicycles and a child’s 4-wheeler.
If you have information to aid in this investigation, please contact Constable Jay Ritchie at jayr@chatham-kent.ca. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Break and Enter – CK24022186
Yesterday at approximately 12:08 p.m. officers attended an address on Stewart Line in Chatham Township. Unknown suspect(s) forced entry into a building stealing an unknown amount of food.
If you have information to aid in this investigation, please contact Constable Ashleigh Lablance at ashleighl@chatham-kent.ca. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Bicycle Registry
The Chatham-Kent Police would like to remind everyone that registering your bike on our Bicycle Registry may increase the chances of having your bicycle returned to you if it is stolen and recovered.
Take the time and register your bicycle today at http://ckpolice.com/bicycle-registry/
Door to Door Canvassing
Always be cautious of unsolicited persons at your door looking for charitable donations or attempting to sell a product or service. Do not let them rush or pressure you into buying a product, signing up for a service, or making a donation. If you are unsure they are credible, shut the door and call Consumer Protection Ontario at 1-800-889-9768, or (if you live within the Municipality of Chatham-Kent) call our non-emergency number 519-352-1234.
In Ontario, many products and services can only be offered or sold at your home if you initiate the transaction. To learn more about your rights, read the Government of Ontario’s rules for door-to-door sales to learn.
If someone comes to your door asking for a donation and you are unsure if they are legitimate, do not be pressured into donating for some “urgent” cause. Take your time and research; contact a trusted family member or friend or call the agency.
You can search the Canadian Government’s list of charities to ensure you donate to a legitimate charity. If the charity is well known, but you are suspicious of the person seeking the donation, you can find the charity’s contact information in the phone book.
The Little Black Book of Scams (canada.ca)
(17) The Little Black Book of Scams: Charity Scams – YouTube
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.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 988. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
