Police have arrested a 14-year-old boy on suspicion of eight counts of commercial burglary after a spate of incidents in Neath.
South Wales Police said the boy had been bailed and banned from Neath town centre while investigations continued. They are also asking for the public's help as they appeal for information on the crimes.
Local police inspector, Lindsey Sweeney said: "In response to a number of commercial burglaries within Neath Town Centre, and following a joint investigation between Neighbourhood officers and detectives from CID, a 14-year-old local boy has been arrested on suspicion of eight counts of commercial burglary. He has been bailed with strict conditions not to enter Neath town centre whilst our enquiries continue."
