The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man following a shoplifting incident in Chatham yesterday.
Around 4:00 p.m. police responded to the Real Canadian Superstore on St. Clair Street in regards to a shoplifting complaint. The man entered the store and was observed placing various items in grocery bags. The man exited the store without making an attempt to pay for the merchandise valued at $550.
The 34-year-old man of no fixed address has been charged with theft under $5000 and possession of property obtained by a crime under $5000. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.