A 31-year-old man from Caerphilly has been arrested and charged with theft from a motor vehicle.

He has been released on police bail to appear at court in September.

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The arrest comes after Gwent Police received reports of an increase in reports of thefts from unlocked vehicles in the Caerphilly area

The thefts are reported to have occurred around the Park Avenue, Bedwas Road, Castle Park, Lon Y Llyn and Hendredenny areas.