Chatham

CK police briefs - Saturday, October 12, 2019

Man charged with theft       

A 22-year-old Chatham man has been charged with theft and possession of property.

Around 5 p.m. Friday, police responded to a shoplifting complaint at Walmart in Chatham.

The man allegedly took video games and left the store without paying.

Police were given a description of a male suspect.  The suspect was found was arrested.

The man was charged with theft under $5000 and being in possession of property obtained by a crime under $5000.

The property was recovered and returned to Walmart.

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Traffic enforcement                 

A 22-year-old St. Thomas man was arrested after a traffic stop.

At around 3 a.m Sunday, a general patrol officer initiated a traffic stop for a vehicle on Snow Avenue in Blenheim.

After an investigation, the man was issued a 3-day license suspension and a Provincial Offence Notice for Novice Driver Blood Alcohol Concentration above zero.

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