Halifax Regional Police were told someone stole cash from coin-operated laundry machines

A Halifax man has been charged after break-ins at several apartment buildings over the last month.

On Thursday, Halifax Regional Police were told someone stole cash from coin-operated laundry machines on Evans Avenue.

Police believe the same person is responsible for four similar thefts in the area.

A suspect was arrested on Evans Avenue at around 9:30 p.m. Friday.

Glen Russell Harnish, 40, has been charged with five counts of break and enter and five counts of possession of break-in instruments.