Arrest Over Series of Property Crimes in Chapleau

An arrest's been made over multiple property crimes in Chapleau.

Superior East OPP say they've arrested a 32-year-old from Chapleau on charges of theft under $5000, possession of property obtained by crime over $5000, two counts of possession of property obtained by crime under $5000, and two of break, enter a place.

Police say the charges are linked to the theft of a bicycle on Monk Street reported June 14th, the theft of an ATV from a Lansdowne Street residence reported June 17th, the theft of another bicycle from a Lorne Street residence, and two break-and-enter occurrences that happened on Connaught Street - those were reported June 20th, though the break-and-enters had occurred earlier in the month.

The accused was released from custody, set to appear in court next month.