A Winnipeg man has been arrested after several break-in thefts from commercial properties within the city dating back to July.

Police have received reports of eight of the so-called distraction thefts in just under a month; the victims have been seen openly wearing jewelry that suspects have successfully gotten away with. 

Residents in towns and communities around Fredericton say they're becoming more vigilant following a string of thefts in the Village of Harvey and surrounding areas.