A man from Blenheim has been charged after Chatham-Kent police received a report about a break and enter.
The incident happened just after noon Friday at a residence on Colborne Street in Chatham.
When officers attended the residence, they said they located a male suspect still inside the dwelling, who attempted to flee from police upon discovery.
The 39-year-old man was ultimately transported to police headquarters and held in custody pending a bail hearing.