The public is being urged by police to stay vigilant after a spate of thefts and housebreakings. 

A 25-year-old man was arrested and charged on September 20 in connection with the alleged incidents, which occurred across Lanarkshire.

He is due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Wednesday.

Officers are now reminding people in communities to be aware of any suspicious behaviour in their area and report it to the force, who are dedicated to catching the thieves and solving all cases of housebreaking. 

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Response Sergeant Steven Bryson said: “Housebreaking has a devastating impact on victims and our local communities.

“Across Lanarkshire, we are dedicated to identifying those responsible and will continue to carry out robust enforcement activity.

"I want to reassure communities that we have resources in place to thoroughly investigate all reports of housebreaking and I would ask residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to police”.