EDMONTON -- A 43-year-old man is facing 23 Criminal Code charges after several break-ins in Fort Saskatchewan.

RCMP started an investigation after several break-and-enters, thefts from vehicles and vehicle thefts were reported in that city in December.

The break-ins happened at three different businesses as well as various residential homes across Fort Saskatchewan, said RCMP.

The Traffic/Crime Reduction Unit, along with the RCMP's General Investigation Section and General Duty members, executed a search warrant at a residence in Fort Saskatchewan on Jan. 19.

RCMP say a "significant amount" of evidence was seized.

Dennis Ernest Fiddler was arrested and charged in relation to these crimes.

Fiddler will remain in custody until his first court appearance Jan. 28.