A 45-year-old man is facing charges following several robberies in Saint John.

Police arrested the man on Friday morning in St Stephen.

He was picked up in connection with three robberies.

Police say one occurred on May 2 at a restaurant on Rothesay Avenue, another on April 21 at a restaurant on Somerset Street and the third on April 17 on Parks Street.

Earlier this week, police posted photos in their search for witnesses to the incident on Rothesay Avenue.

The accused is being held in custody until another court appearance later today.