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CK police briefs - Thursday, January 25, 2024

Police arrest woman accused of biting store employee

A 39-year-old woman is facing an assault charge after she allegedly bit an employee who confronted her for shoplifting.

Chatham-Kent police said they got that call at a business on Park Avenue East in Chatham Wednesday night, adding that the bite did not cause a significant injury.

The woman accused of biting the employee who confronted her was arrested, charged, and later released with a future court date.

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Two arrests on outstanding warrants

Chatham-Kent police were able to cross two more names off of their wanted list after making a pair of arrests Wednesday morning.

Police said they found a 45-year-old man and a 40-year-old man, both in the area of Dufferin Avenue, who were wanted on outstanding warrants.

They were both arrested - in separate cases - and taken to police headquarters where they were set to be held pending a bail hearing.

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Base Line Road business target of break-in

Chatham-Kent police are investigating after someone broke into a business on Base Line Road in Wallaceburg.

Police said they were called in for that early Thursday morning and that whoever broke in, damaged a door to gain entry.

It is not clear yet what -- if anything -- was taken.

Police said there are also no suspects yet.

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