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Accused Thief Caught in Richmond Street Business

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One person has been arrested following a commercial break and enter in Chatham.

Chatham-Kent Police say an alarm went off at a Richmond Street business shortly before 4:30 this morning.

Officers arrived and found a man allegedly trying to smash the audible security alarm. Further investigation showed the accused had pried open one of the doors to get into the building.

Authorities say roughly $1000 in damage was done, but nothing was stolen.

The 20-year-old has been charged with break and enter with intent to commit an indictable offence and one count of mischief.