Waterloo Regional Police say they have made an arrest in connection with a string of apartment burglaries that were recently reported near the University of Waterloo.
Police say between Jan. 10 and Jan. 19, a thief got into apartment buildings in the Phillips Street area and entered unlocked apartments.
They say the thief made off with electronics and bicycles.
Police say a 31-year-old Waterloo man is facing five charges of break and enter.
They are reminding residents to be vigilant in keeping their doors locked, even when they are home.