A man has been charged in connection with a spate of housebreakings in Bridge of Allan.

As reported in the News last week, police launched an investigation after several commercial and residential properties in the village were targeted earlier this month.

Two hairdressers, an off-license and a flat were broken into and property taken between 15 and 20 October.

A 34-year-old Bridge of Allan man was arrested and appeared from custody at Stirling Sheriff Court on Monday (27 October).