Police are investigating after an unknown number of suspects caused extensive damage by leaving the water running during a break-in at a Chatham home.
The Chatham-Kent Police Service said sometime between August 13 and August 31, one or more individuals kicked in a door to gain entry to a vacant home on Victoria Avenue. While inside, the thieves removed copper wiring and plumbing, along with a washer and dryer.
The water was also left running in the house, causing $15,000 in damages to the home.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Constable Jennifer Jacobson at jenniferja@chatham-kent.ca or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
