A 40-year-old man has been charged following a break, enter and theft from the Public Works Operations Centre in Riverview at 300 Robertson Street.

Codiac RCMP believe the incident occurred on November 12 between 12:30 a.m. and 5:30 a.m.

Police say nearly $500,000 worth of items were stolen including tools, generators and vehicles – several items were recovered later the same day.

On Monday, police arrested a man in connection with the investigation.

Daniel Patrick Whalen of Moncton appeared in court via tele-remand and was charged with:

• Two counts of theft of a motor vehicle
• Break and enter with intent
• Operating a motor vehicle while suspended

He was remanded into custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to return to court on Thursday (December 1).

If you have any information about the break, enter and theft or if you witnessed suspicious activity in the area, contact Codiac RCMP at 506-857-2400.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.