Police officer with handcuffs. BlackburnNews.com file photo. (Photo by Greg Higgins)Police officer with handcuffs. BlackburnNews.com file photo. (Photo by Greg Higgins)
Chatham

Chatham man accused of stealing from same pharmacy twice

A Chatham man is facing theft-related charges after allegedly targeting a local drug store twice in two days.

Chatham-Kent police said a man entered a pharmacy on St. Clair Street in Chatham and allegedly stole a tablet and some cologne with a combined value of around $113 Monday morning.

According to police, he returned to the same pharmacy Tuesday morning and stole nine packages of Crest White Strips valued at over $700. Officers said he fled after being confronted by employees.

Police were called and the man was located and arrested a short distance away.

A 20-year-old Chatham man was charged with two counts of theft and being in possession of stolen property. Police said he was released pending a court date on November 13.

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