A man in his 20’s who is alleged to have broken into five shops at the North-Wind arcade in Labasa town last week has been arrested and charged.

The accused has been charged with five counts of burglary and five counts of theft together with one count of failing to comply with orders.

The accused was arrested from Naiqaqi village in Savusavu on Sunday.

He is alleged to have stolen more than $30,000 cash and assorted items.

Police managed to recover some of the items.

The investigation continues.

He will be produced at the Labasa Magistrate Court tomorrow.