Police in Ashikaga, Tochigi Prefecture, have arrested a 24-year-old office worker on suspicion of stealing items of female junior high school students, including gym clothes and swimsuits.

Kiyohiko Monna is suspected of breaking into a residence where he stole 14 items of a student including gym clothes and bags, Fuji TV reported. When police searched Monna's residence, they found around 300 articles of girls' clothing and underwear.

Monna has admitted to the charge and told police that he likes children and children's clothing. He has also confessed to nearly 60 similar thefts, police said.

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