According to police, the man made off with about $120 worth of SD memory cards from the Real Canadian Superstore in Chatham. He fled from store security.
Police caught up with him on Prince Albert Rd, but the man took his motorcycle through a farmer’s field in an attempt to escape.
Officers managed to track his movements and caught up with him near Colborne St. and Communication Rd.
The 52-year old is facing charges of theft, possession of stolen property, flight from police, escaping lawful custody and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.