Irvine man arrested for £4k jewellery 'theft' from shops

The man was arrested by police on Irvine's High Street <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
The man was arrested by police on Irvine's High Street (Image: Newsquest)
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A MAN has been arrested for allegedly stealing nearly £4,000 worth of jewellery from shops in Irvine.

The suspected thief was caught after making off with £3,700 worth of items from two businesses in the town centre, according to Police Scotland.

The 43-year-old was put in handcuffs on High Street at around 12.25pm on Tuesday, December 16.

The man will be held in custody to appear at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court on December 17.

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