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Suspect Arrested Following Rooftop Break-In

Photo courtesy of the Chatham-Kent Police Service.

An arrest has now been made after a man broke into a Chatham business through the roof of the building back in May.

The Chatham-Kent Police Service said officers were called the morning of May 12 after a man entered the business on Riverview Drive through an insecure roof access door. Several items were stolen.

Using surveillance footage, investigators were able to identify a suspect and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

Officers located the accused on Richmond Street in Chatham on Wednesday at around 10:30 a.m. The 48-year-old Chatham-Kent man was arrested and charged with one count of break-and-enter to commit theft.

He was held in custody for a bail hearing.