Break and Enters over the weekend had C-K Police busy.
Fire arms were the taken from a Thamesville residence on Elizabeth St. Police are trying to quickly recover a Remington .308 caliber semi-automatic rifle, a Cooey single shot 12 gauge shotgun and unknown make 12 gauge single shot shotgun. Having guns stolen and on the street are a major concern for police.
Sometime over the weekend suspects entered a fenced compound on St. Clair Street in Chatham and targeted copper wire.
There has been a real rise in the theft of copper wire around the municipality according to Constable Dave Bakker with CrimeStoppers.
About $1500 worth of wire was taken from the compound and about $500 worth of damage was done.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Randy Eckel at [email protected] or 519-436-6600 extension #84400. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
