Chatham-Kent police identify man wanted for armed robbery in March

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Chatham-Kent police have identified a suspect they continue to search for in connection with an armed robbery investigation earlier this year.

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On March 25, two disguised individuals forced their way into a home on Fairview Line in Chatham. The homeowners were not injured, police said.

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On Monday, police said Michael VanDusen, 39, of Chatham, was wanted for:

• Breaking and entering and robbery
• Pointing a gun
• Disguise with intention
• Two counts of failing to comply with a release order
• Five counts of possessing a firearm contrary to a prohibition order.

He is on the police department's most wanted list at www.ckpolice.com/most-wanted.

Anyone with information on VanDusen's whereabouts is asked to contact police by calling 911 or 519-352-1234.

Citizens are advised not to approach or interact with VanDusen. Police also warned that members of the general public did not have the power to stop him.

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Police initially reported that two individuals entered the home around 8:20 p.m. and demanded money and left with various items.

Police arrested two suspects in this case: Marcus VanDusen, 41, and John Hamilton, 45, both of Chatham.

They are both charged with possession of property obtained by crime worth less than $5,000, possession of a stolen credit card and fraud under $5,000.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Det.-Const. Mark VanderGriendt at 519-436-6600 ext. 80207 or [email protected].

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