Chatham-Kent police are cautioning the public to be wary of falling prey to a scam after an incident was reported by a Wheatley resident.
Police said the resident told police that earlier this week he had been approached by two suspicious men driving an older white Ford Escape.
The men claimed they had run out of gas and tried to sell him jewelry for cash or use his credit card.
Police said officers attended the area, but failed to located the men or the vehicle.
Police remind citizens not to fall prey to this scam that aims to take advantage of a person’s generosity.
If a stranger approaches, police advise citizens trust their instincts as they are usually right.
If the situation appears suspicious, police said people should use caution and call police immediately with physical descriptors of those involved along with a description of their vehicle, including licence plate if possible.
Fail to comply
A 44-year-old Wallaceburg man, wanted by police for failing to comply with his release conditions, turned himself into Chatham-Kent police on Thursday.
Police said the accused was released from court in late July with several conditions, including that he not communicate directly or indirectly with a specific Wallaceburg woman.
Two days later, police said the accused asked a friend to relay a message to the woman. Police were notified of the incident and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
The man was arrested after turning himself in to police and taken to the courthouse pending a bail hearing.
Youth arrested
Chatham-Kent police have arrested a 15-year-old male and continue to look for another youth in connection to a break and enter in south Chatham.
Police said Thursday morning, an observant citizen witnessed two youths in her neighbour’s shed on Chippewa Drive and called police.
When officers arrived, they found the shed was open along with the gate to the backyard and the screen door to the house.
The accused was located a short distance away and arrested and charged with break and enter and breach of probation. He was placed in custody pending a bail hearing.
Police continue to look for the other youth.
Breaching conditions
A 55-year-old man of no fixed address was arrested Thursday night after Chatham-Kent police received information that a man was looking through windows and hiding in bushes on Colborne Street in Chatham.
Police said officers located the accused through investigation and learned that he was wanted for breaching his release conditions earlier in the week.
He was arrested and charged with two counts of failing to comply. He was placed in custody pending a bail hearing.
Chatham man facing assault charges
A 26-year-old Chatham man is facing assault charges in connection to an incident involving his girlfriend.
Police said a verbal argument between the accused and victim escalated into a physical altercation as the man assaulted the woman while at a residence in Chatham Thursday night.
Police said the accused fled prior to officers arriving.
The victim was transported to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance for medical attention.
Through investigation, police said it was learned this was not the first incident of domestic violence during their relationship.
The accused subsequently went to police headquarters and was arrested. He has been charged with three counts of assault and was placed in custody pending a bail hearing.
Stunt driving
A 29-year-old Chatham man is facing a stunt driving charge after being spotted speeding on Lacroix Street in Chatham late Thursday night.
Chatham-Kent police said an officer on general patrol recorded the vehicle travelling 105 km/hr in a 50 km/hr zone.
The man had his driver’s licence suspended for seven days and the vehicle has been impounded for seven days.
Break and enter
Chatham-Kent police are investigating a break and enter that occurred sometime between midnight and 8 a.m. on Thursday when entry was gained by force into a Park Avenue West residence.
Police said a PS4 Pro gaming system, controllers, games and Go Pro Hero 6 were stolen.
The total value of the theft is estimated at $1,250.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Danica Quenneville at danicaq@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 ext. 87312.
Anonymous calls can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
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