Chatham

CK police briefs - Monday, October 5, 2020

Fake money used to pay cab fare

A man accused of using counterfeit money to pay for cab fare in Chatham is facing charges.

It's alleged a 35-year-old Chatham man used a fake $50 bill to pay a fare early Monday morning while he was out past his curfew.

The 35-year-old was arrested and charged with possessing counterfeit money, using counterfeit money, and two counts of failing to comply with his release conditions.

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Wanted man arrested

A 23-year-old Chatham man wanted for robbery has been arrested.

Police received information on the whereabouts of a man wanted for robbery, forcible confinement, and three counts of failing to comply with his release conditions.

Officers went to a home on Harvey Street on Sunday night, where the 23-year-old allegedly tried to run away by going through a rear window.

He was arrested and held in police custody pending a bail hearing.

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No injuries in Chatham collision

A driver has been charged with making an unsafe turn following a two-vehicle collision in Chatham.

Officers were called to Keil Drive near Kerr Avenue on Sunday afternoon.

No injuries were reported. Damage from the collision is estimated at $3,000 ------------

Stolen items found in Chatham

A report of suspicious activity in the Jackson Park area on Sunday led officers to find some stolen items.

Police said tools, a Stihl grass trimmer and bicycles were found in the area. The grass trimmer was reported stolen from a church, and the tools and bicycles were reported stolen from a nearby home.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-436-6600 extension 87040 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Vehicle stolen in Howard Township

Officers are looking for a silver 2007 Chrysler 300 reported stolen in Howard Township.

Police said a break-in at the compound at Sunny Acres on Talbot Trail happened sometime between noon and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Someone forced their way in and took off with a vehicle and three car batteries. Police said the vehicle was unplated.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-436-6600 extension 87322 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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