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'Suspicious' man busted stealing marijuana plants in Chatham: CK police

This Aug. 15, 2019 file photo shows a marijuana plant in an indoor cannabis farm in Gardena, Calif. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File) This Aug. 15, 2019 file photo shows a marijuana plant in an indoor cannabis farm in Gardena, Calif. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)
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Windsor, Ont. -

Chatham-Kent police say a 51-year-old man has been charged with theft for stealing marijuana plants.

Shortly after midnight, officers were called to a Queen Street address in Chatham regarding a suspicious person.

Police say the Chatham man was located a short distance away in possession of the marijuana plants, arrested and charged with theft, possession, mischief, trespassing and failing to comply with an undertaking.

He was transported to Chatham-Kent Police Service headquarters and lodged for a bail hearing.

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