Police arrested a 23-year-old Wanniassa man yesterday morning (Sunday 4 October) following reports of a number of cars break-ins in Franklin.

Around 3.10am yesterday, police attended the intersection of Patrick White Circuit and Daniels Street and arrested the man after a short foot pursuit.

A search of the man revealed a number of stolen items as well as a small concealed kitchen knife.

The man will face the ACT Magistrate’s court today, Monday 5 October, charged with two counts of theft, possessing a knife without a reasonable excuse and breach of a good behaviour bond.

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