Police have arrested and charged a 12 year old boy of Navua for allegedly breaking into five houses with a 25 year old accomplice.

A senior Officer at the Navua Police Station has confirmed that the two were charged yesterday and will appear in the Navua Magistrates court this afternoon.

It is alleged the 12 year old boy committed the offence over a period of time whereby the two broke into five houses in Pacific Harbour and stole cash and items.

Some stolen items have been recovered.