Chatham-Kent Police Daily Update 22Mar2024
Source: Chatham-Kent Police
Date: Sat Mar 23 04:41:05 MST 2024
Break and Enter CK24012573
Yesterday at approximately 7:30 a.m. officers were dispatched to attend the Park Street area in Chatham, responding to a break and enter. Investigation revealed that sometime overnight, unknown suspect(s) entered a garage and stole various tools and a dirt-bike. Investigation is on-going.
Anyone having information relevant to this matter is encouraged to contact Constable M Sapateiro [email protected]. You can provide information anonymously by submitting a tip through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Public Intoxication Arrest CK24012693
This morning, just after midnight, police responded to calls of a man stumbling down the middle of Grand Avenue in Chatham. A highly intoxicated 50-year-old man was located and was not able to take care of himself. He was transported to Chatham-Kent Police Service headquarters, lodged until he was sober and issued a provincial offence notice for being intoxicated in a public place.
Break and Enter CK24012652
Yesterday at approximately 5:25 p.m. police responded to a call of a break and enter at a residence on Harvey Street in Chatham. Officers learned that a sometime overnight unknown suspect(s) broke into a shed and stole a generator and two outboard motors.
Anyone having information relevant to this matter is encouraged to contact Constable Craig Marentette [email protected]. You can provide information anonymously by submitting a tip through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Lock it or Lose it
The Chatham-Kent Police would like to remind everyone that criminals look for opportunities. We would like to remind citizens that a vehicle with an unlocked door or open window is an easy target.
Protect yourself from being a victim of crime by always rolling up your windows, locking your doors and removing valuables from plain view including garage door openers.
9 pm Routine
Protect yourself and your loved ones from becoming a victim of crime.
Criminals look for easy opportunities. This 9pm Routine may help prevent crimes of opportunity.
Every night at 9 p.m. homeowners are encouraged to ensure the following checklist is complete:
Remove valuables and garage door opener from vehicles
Lock vehicles
Close overhead garage door
Lock door between garage and house
Close and lock all external doors
Ensure windows are closed and locked
Turn on an exterior light
Start the 9pm Routine with your family. Together, we can help reduce crime in your neighbourhood
Make the Right Call Every Call is Important!
False 911 calls are continuing to pull officers away from incidents that require their attention.
911 is to be used for:
Any life-threatening emergency
Reporting crimes in progress
Medical emergencies requiring an ambulance
Reporting any Fire, Smoke or CO alarm, chemical spill or gas leak
When you call 911, stay on the line until a call taker answers. Do not hang up.
You can also reach Chatham-Kent Police at the following Non-Emergency Numbers
Call 519-352-1234 extension #9 Our Dispatch Centre for all non-emergency incidents.
Call 519-352-1234 extension #0 The Front Desk Officer for advice over the phone.
Call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) Crime Stoppers. If you have information on a crime and wish to remain anonymous. You may be eligible for a cash reward.
If you are looking for resources from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, you can dial 311.
If you are looking for resources from Community and Social Services locally, you can dial 211.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 988. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
March 22, 2024