A man is expected to appear in court today after 15 charity tins were stolen from businesses around the north-east.
Police put out an appeal after collection tins were taken from businesses in Drummers Corner, Peterhead; High Street in Turriff, DW Sports in Aberdeen and elsewhere in the city centre.
Now the force has confirmed a 41-year-old has been charged in connection with the thefts.
He is expected to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court later today.