A man will appear in court tomorrow after police charged him with numerous break and enter offences, escaping police custody and breach of bail.

Police from Central Hunter Local Area Command have been investigating a number of break-ins at commercial premises within the Maitland CBD over the last week.

Investigators have been following several lines of inquiry into the incidents.

Earlier today (Wednesday 4 May 2016), a 29-year-old man was arrested in Maitland CBD by investigators from Central Hunter Local Area Command.

The man was handcuffed but allegedly ran from police; however, he was recaptured after a short foot pursuit.

He was taken to Maitland Police Station and later charged with 13 counts of break and enter, escape police custody and breach of bail.

The man was refused bail and is to appear at Maitland Local Court tomorrow (Thursday 5 May 2016).