Three people have been arrested for allegedly stealing $212 in meat at four Chatham grocery stores.
Chatham-Kent police say three people were seen travelling in a Honda Civic around 12:40 p.m. One of the men entered No Frills on Queen Street. Police say he left a short time later with $48 worth of stolen meat.
The suspects fled the area and proceeded to Sobeys on Park Avenue West. The same man allegedly entered and exited with stolen meat valued at $65.
They continued to the Real Canadian Superstore on St. Clair Street. Police say the same man walked in and out of the grocery store with another $65 worth of stolen meat.
They fled and stopped at Bob’s Food Basics on St. Clair Street. Again the same man entered and exited with $33 worth of stolen meat, according to police.
All three individuals were taken into custody in the parking lot of Bob’s Food Basics. After searching the vehicle and the suspects, officers seized methamphetamine and fentanyl.
A 31-year-old Chatham man has been charged with theft under $5000 x4, possession of property obtained by a crime under $5000 x4, failing to comply x2, drug possession x3. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
A 21-year-old Chatham man has been charged with possession of property obtained by a crime under $5000 x4, failing to comply and drug possession x2. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
A 22-year-old Chatham woman has been charged with possession of property obtained by a crime under $5000 x4 and drug possession x2. She was released with conditions pending a future court date of June 12.
