The Chatham-Kent police have arrested two men in connection with a theft investigation yesterday in Chatham.
Around noon, a concerned citizen contacted police to report possible suspicious activity. Two men were observed pushing a shopping cart with a large spool of cable wire in the area of Lorne Avenue and Inshes Avenue. Officers located and arrested the men found to be in possession of the stolen Cogeco wire. Upon being searched incident to arrest, one of the men was found to be in possession of methamphetamine.
David Valiquette, 28 years, of Linden Street in Chatham has been charged with possession of property obtained by a crime under $5000, drug possession and failing to comply. Preston Campbell, 32 years, of West Street in Chatham has been charged with possession of property obtained by a crime under $5000. Both men were released from custody with conditions pending a future court date.