Stolen vehicle recovered, found on fire: CKPS
The Chatham-Kent police crest is seen on a uniform in Chatham, Ont. (Chris Campbell / CTV Windsor)
The Chatham-Kent Police Service has recovered a stolen vehicle, after a vehicle fire was reported on Tuesday.
According to police, it was found in Chatham on Sass Road. A Dodge Ram 1500 was found on fire.
Following an investigation, it was found the vehicle was reported stolen and was used in a theft from Walmart on the same day.
Surveillance video showed a Chatham man allegedly go into the vehicle in the parking lot, drove away with it and stolen items from Walmart, CKPS said.
The 48-year-old man was arrested at an address on Thames Street. He now faces charges of possession of property over and under $5,000.
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