Police bust alleged burglar

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An Oliver man has been arrested in connection to a string of property related offences in the area.

Simon Bell, 37, was arrested Tuesday by local police and the Penticton South Okanagan Similkameen Regional Targeted Enforcement Unit for a rash of break and enters over the last few weeks.

Bell is charged with 15 offences including theft over $5,000, flight from police, theft of a credit card, driving while prohibited, fraud, possession of stolen property and more.

He appeared in Penticton court Friday, with his next appearance set for December 6.

Bell has a documented history with the law.