Man arrested in Footscray

A man was arrested in Footscray. (Joe Mastroianni). 245950_01

A 51-year-old man of no fixed address has been arrested in Footscray over a burglary in Moonee Ponds last month.

Jewellery was allegedly stolen during the burglary of a property on Hopetoun Street between 4.30pm and 6.15pm on July 1.

The man has been charged with burglary, theft, commit indictable offence whilst on bail and fail to answer bail.

He was due to appear before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday evening.