Chatham-Kent Police cruiser. (Photo by Jaryn Vecchio)
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Chatham man charged following bike theft

A 42-year-old man has been charged after allegedly breaking into a Chatham home.

On Wednesday, police were called to Prince Arthur Avenue, where they were told that several items had been taken from a garage. This included two bicycles.

The next day, the victim reportedly saw a man riding one of the stolen bikes.

The second bike was later seen on the back patio of the man's apartment.

When officers searched the property, they reported finding items linked to an additional break-and-enter

The man was arrested and charged with possession of stolen property. He remains in police custody awaiting his next court appearance on September 4.

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The accused is charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, failing to comply with probation and possession of property obtained by crime.