Chatham-Kent police say hardware store employees were assaulted after attempting to stop a man from stealing items.
On Friday around 3 p.m., a man entered Home Hardware on Keil Drive Chatham, allegedly stealing $120 worth of items.
Upon exiting the store, police say he was apprehended by the store manager and employees, at which time he assaulted them.
The 30-year-old Chatham man was arrested by police moments later for the theft charges and held for a bail hearing.
