Saint John police have arrested a woman wanted in several break and enter investigations dating back to August.

Police said they received information on Saturday that the woman was in the Waterloo Street area.

Officers arrived on the scene and took a 41-year-old into custody following a short pursuit.

She was arrested for 11 counts of break and enter, as well as theft, obstructing a police officer, and mischief.

The woman was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Monday for a bail hearing.