Man charged over spate of Orkney break-ins
BBCA man has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of break-ins in Orkney.
Police Scotland said the incidents happened at six separate locations in Kirkwall between November 2025 and January 2026.
A jewellery shop, distillery, primary school, garden centre and council offices were targeted as heavy snow hit the island earlier this week.
The 30-year-old man is expected to appear at Kirkwall Sheriff Court at a later date.
Det Sgt Alexander Campbell said: "We would like to thank everyone who assisted with our inquiries into these incidents following our media appeal.
"Crimes of this nature have a serious impact on the victims and cause concern throughout the wider community."
The incidents happened in Claymore Court, Garrison Road, Willow Road, Holm Road, School Place and Mill Street.