Man arrested for theft, possession of drugs in Chatham
The sign outside Chatham-Kent police headquarters in Chatham, Ont. (Courtesy Chatham-Kent police)
Chatham-Kent police responded to a call for service on Grand Avenue West in Chatham early Saturday morning.
They said a man was observed to be taking items from a parked pickup truck and was quickly found by officers.
During a search of the suspect, property removed from the truck as well as suspected methamphetamine was located.
The 23-year-old Chatham-Kent man was transported to police headquarters where he was released with conditions and a future court date.
He has been charged with theft, possession of stolen property, and possession of a controlled substance.
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