Chatham-Kent, Ontario: The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 156 calls for service in the last 24 hours. 7 people were arrested.
Break and Enters – CK24049727, CK24049737, CK24049741, CK24049752
Yesterday, officers attended business addresses on Indian Creek Road, Chatham in response to calls of multiple break and enters. Investigation revealed the same suspect involved in each incident. A 55-year-old Chatham man was identified, arrested, transported to Chatham-Kent Police Service headquarters and lodged for a bail hearing.
Warrant Arrest – CK24049867, CK24049736, CK24049740, CK24049788
Last night at approximately 10:00 p.m. a 26-year-old Sarnia man was located at a business on Richmond Street in Chatham and arrested for outstanding warrants for recent thefts and robberies. He was transported to Chatham-Kent Police Service headquarters and lodged for a bail hearing.
Stolen Vehicle – CK24049729
Yesterday at approximately 5:30 a.m., unknown suspect(s) stole a 2016 silver GMC pickup truck with Ontario licence plate 7162FS from a residence on Croton Line. It was taken with a 34’ livestock trailer.
Security Camera Registry
The Security Camera Registry is a community-based crime prevention opportunity and investigative resource that enlists the help of Chatham-Kent residents.
This registry enables community members to voluntarily identify their residential video surveillance location through a simple, secure, confidential, online form located on the Chatham-Kent Police Service website. Identified addresses will be mapped on a database of surveillance camera locations for officers to quickly and effectively direct resources when investigating criminal offences in your neighbourhood. Your participation in this innovative program can deter and prevent crime and save lives.
For more information, please see https://ckpolice.com/camera-registry/
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.