April 15, 2023 at 2:37 pm
E-bike burglary
Police are looking for information about an electric bicycle (e-bike) that was stolen from a northeastern Chatham home sometime in the past two weeks.
Police received a call to a residence on Vanier Drive about 9.30am on Friday to reports someone had entered and stolen a Daymack e-bike.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Constable Craig Zink at [email protected] or 519-436-6600. Anonymous reports can be made to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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Tools and e-bikes taken from East Chatham property
Over the past three days, police say an unidentified suspect stole a number of valuables from a residence in the city’s east end.
Police were called to an address on Harwich Street at 5.39pm on Friday to reports that someone had broken into a shed and fled with a large number of tools and a Blue GIO e-bike.
If you have information regarding this incident please contact Constable Branden Grellemore at [email protected] or 519-436-6600. To maintain anonymity, submit a tip to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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Chatham-Kent police tips on avoiding becoming a victim of crime
Police are advising community members to follow what they call a “9pm routine,” completing the following checklist:
• Remove valuables and garage door openers from the vehicle
• lock the car
• Close overhead garage doors
• Lock the door between the garage and the house
• Close and lock all doors leading to the outside
• Close and lock all windows
• Turn on the exterior lights
“Start your 9pm routine with your family,” police urged. “Together we can help reduce crime in your community.”