Pickup tied to theft found ablaze, man charged: Chatham-Kent police

A man was charged after a pickup linked to a local theft was found ablaze Tuesday, Chatham-Kent police say.

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Officers called Sass Road in Chatham found a Dodge Ram 1500 on fire on railway tracks, police said. Investigation revealed the stolen truck was used in a theft from Walmart Tuesday.

Video from area businesses showed a man get into the truck in the parking lot and drive away with stolen property from Walmart, said police, who arrested a suspect.

A Chatham man, 48, is charged with possessing stolen property valued at more than $5,000 and possessing stolen property valued at less than $5,000, police said. He was held pending a bail hearing.

Do 9 pm check to fight theft

Chatham-Kent police recommend homeowners follow a 9 pm routine to help reduce the chances of theft.

Here is a checklist for homeowners to follow by 9 pm every night, which includes:

  • Remove valuables and garage door opener from your vehicle.
  • Lock your vehicle.
  • Close the overhead garage door.
  • Lock the door between the garage and house.
  • Close and lock all external doors.
  • Ensure windows are closed and locked.
  • Turn on an exterior light.

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