Police say a Minnie Street resident in Wallaceburg observed two males fleeing a vehicle that had just been in a collision with a parked vehicle and a house. The resident was able to provide police with a description of the two. Police then discovered the vehicle in the accident had been stolen from a Baxter Street residence, they then found another stolen vehicle, a 1987 Ford 4 x 4 pickup. Further evidence led to several vehicles around the area from which stereos, CDs and other items had been taken. Business break-in A Gillard Street business in Wallaceburg was the target of thieves some time over night Oct. 10.
Police report a small quantity of cash as taken after one or more culprits forced open a door.
An investigation continues. There no injuries. Police report the truck was taken from an Elgin Street residence in Wallaceburg at approximately 1 a.m. It was found a short time later in downtown Chatham. Stolen goods found A Wallaceburger's tip to police resulted in the seizure of several thousand dollars worth of computer equipment stolen from a Wellington Street business in Wallaceburg Oct. 11.