A MAN has been charged following several alleged car thefts. 

Police arrested the 51-year-old in connection with the reported thefts in Glasgow and Lanarkshire. 

He will appear in court at a later date.

A full report has been sent to the procurator fiscal. 

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Lanarkshire Police Division said: "Police Scotland can confirm that a 51-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a number of car thefts from Glasgow and Lanarkshire.

"A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal and the man is due to appear at court on a later date."