A 29-year-old Yolla man has been charged in relation to multiple burglary, stealing and motor vehicle stealing matters in the Burnie, Somerset and Wynyard areas over recent weeks.

Detectives from Burnie CIB have charged the man with six counts of burglary, seven counts of stealing, one count of motor vehicle stealing and three counts of attempted motor vehicle stealing.

The man was arrested yesterday and appeared in court today. He has been remanded in custody and is expected to reappear in the Burnie Magistrates Court on 18 August.

Police would like to thank members of the public for their assistance in providing information to investigators.