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Ottawa police have arrested a 34-year-old man they allege is responsible for a spree of break and enters to vehicles in downtown parking garages.

Marc Pichette of Ottawa faces 65 criminal charges, including 15 charges of break and enter, 48 charges of mischief to property, fraud under $5,000 and breach of probation.

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Police say damage to vehicles is in the thousands of dollars.

The incidents occurred at more than 15 addresses between Feb. 3 and 12.

Police are reminding people not to let strangers follow them into buildings or secured parking garages.

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