A MAN aged 22 has been arrested for alleged housebreaking in connection with 13 recent burglaries in Ardrossan and Saltcoats.

He was held by police on Wednesday, July 30 and was kept in custody pending a court appearance.

Saltcoats officers had been conducting enquiries into a number of recent incidents and were also able to recover property allegedly stolen from houses in the area.

Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and regularly review their home security. Visit the ‘Keep-Safe’ pages of our web-site or contact your local Police Office for crime prevention advice.