A 19 year old Devonport man has been arrested and charged in relation to burglary and stealing from motor vehicles in Devonport.

The charges relate to a number of vehicles entered in the West Devonport area over a number of days in early November.

All the vehicles involved were unlocked. Property stolen included purses, coins, navigational aids and other personal items.

Constable Allison Rolls says, ‘it is a timely reminder to people to lock their car and not leave valuables in their car.”

The man was bailed and is to appear at the Devonport Magistrates Court on 22 January 2019.