Barnstable Police have been investigating a string of car breaks in the area.
And now they say they believe they have broken the trend with an arrest Friday.
Police say Jakari Sylvia of Hyannis was arrested and charged with a dozen car breaks.
Police say they were able to gather evidence from all the robbery sites and were able to link him to the breaks.
He was arrested Friday afternoon, booked and released on 40 dollars bail.
He will be back in court Monday. Meantime police are asking residents to be aware of their surroundings.
To take valuables in from your car...to lock your cars and your homes and to report any suspicious activities.
(Barnstable Police Photo)