Police have charged a 24-year-old man following a series of break-ins and thefts in Banchory.
A number of motorbikes, tools and personal belongings were taken in Kincardine O’Neil and Silverbank between February 9 and 10. Some items have since been recovered.
Constable Kim Patterson said: “Information from members of the public proved vital in progressing this inquiry.
“I encourage members of the public both in populated and rural areas to report anything suspicious or out of place.
“The smallest piece of information can prove vital to the enquiry team and I encourage any such reports to be made at the time.”