Chatham

Police briefs - Sunday, September 16, 2018

Baseball cards stolen

Police responded to a break and enter call on Stanley Avenue in Chatham.

At some point overnight, the residence was entered and shoes, vintage baseball cards and electronics were stolen.

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Barn break in

A barn on Glasgow Line in Dresden was broken into overnight. Police responded to find four ATV tracks and venison meat had been stolen.

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Daytime robbery

A Honda generator was stolen during a daytime robbery on Riverview Drive in Chatham. Various tools were also stolen out of a construction trailer.

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Anyone with information on the Chatham-Kent break ins over the weekend should call Chatham police at 519-436-6600 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (2477).

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Traffic stop results in towed vehicle

Chatham-Kent OPP stopped a driver in Wallaceburg and discovered the driver was operating the vehicle without valid insurance.

The permit was also expired.

A 44-year-old Wallaceburg man has been charged with driving with no insurance and driving with no valid permit.

Chatham-Kent  OPP say they are actively monitoring what they call the "Big 4" driving behaviours. These include impaired driving, speeding, distracted driving, and seat belt usage.

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