Police investigating car break-ins in the Cromwell area recently have made an arrest.
Incidents recently had been reported in the Cromwell Gorge and Bannockburn Road areas.
In relation to these incidents a 44-year-old man has been charged with a number of counts of theft from a vehicle.
He was also charged in relation to three burglaries - one in Oamaru, and two in Central Otago.
Police expect that further charges in relation to other vehicle break-ins across the Central Otago region are likely.
Detective Sergeant Derek Shaw of Central Otago CIB says he is pleased an arrest has been made.
¡°We know incidents of this type are upsetting and frustrating for victims, and we are glad to have been able to put someone before the courts to be held accountable.
¡°Police would like to thank those members of the public who called and provided information following our appeal last week.¡±
The man appeared in court today and is due to reappear in Alexandra District Court on 3 November.
As the matter is now before the courts, Police will not be commenting further.
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Issued by Police Media Centre