Police officer presenting handcuffs. (Photo by Greg Higgins)Police officer presenting handcuffs. (Photo by Greg Higgins)
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Keen-eyed citizen helps police find break-in suspect

By Paul Pedro
April 1, 2025 - 3:30pm

An alert citizen is getting credit for an arrest following a break and enter in Chatham at the end of March.

Chatham-Kent police said they arrested a 34-year-old Chatham man on Monday at a local residence after someone reported seeing a listing on social media marketplace for a tankless water heater that was similar to one that was stolen during a break-in between March 21 and March 25, 2025.

Police added the water heater was recovered and returned to the rightful owner.

The suspect was charged with possession of property obtained by crime.

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