The long arm of the law caught up with a man wanted by Chatham-Kent Police this week, however it wasn’t who officers were expecting.
Shortly after 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon, police responded to a Harvey Street address, following a tip that a man wanted in connection to the August 25 fire at 99 McNaughton Avenue West was seen walking into the home.
A search of the property failed to locate the arson suspect. However, officers did find another man hiding in the attic. Authorities say the man was facing charges as part of a previous mischief investigation and was under court orders prohibiting him from that address.
The 34-year-old from Windsor was arrested and is now charged with mischief and failing to comply with an undertaking. He was held in custody for a bail hearing.
In the meantime, police say the arson suspect, previously identified as 48-year-old Leonard Greason, remains at large and officers continue to follow up on any tips on his whereabouts.
Anyone who might have information is asked to contact Detective Constable Mark VanderGriendt at 519-436-6600 Ext. 80207 or markv@chatham-kent.ca. You can provide information anonymously by submitting a tip through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477.)