Officers had been investigating reports that around 16 sheds were broken into in Durham Close between Thursday 31 March 2022 and Saturday 2 April.
Work is ongoing to confirm the full extent of the items stolen, however automotive tools, a blue trolley jack in a black plastic case, and a 2ft high dark teak wooden clock have been reported missing.
While carrying out enquiries, officers were called to Durham Close at around 3.20pm on Tuesday 5 April following a report of a man asleep in a shed.
Also in the shed were items including hockey sticks, a crowbar and tools believed to be stolen.
A 33-year-old man of no fixed address was arrested on suspicion of burglary and taken into custody where he currently remains while enquiries are ongoing.
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