A TEENAGER was arrested after a string of cars and garages in Walton were broken into.

Police are investigating a spate of early-morning raids in Second Avenue and Greville Close on March 12.

Five cars and garages were targeted in total.

A 19 year-old man from Frinton was arrested on March 12 on suspicion of theft. He has been bailed until April 27 while officers investigate.

Anyone with information should contact PC Chris Coyles on 101.