OTTAWA -- Police say an Ottawa man is facing 55 counts following an investigation into a string of 54 residential break and enters.

Investigators say the break and enters began on Dec. 23, 2015.

Police say a 55-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday, allegedly in the process of committing a break-in.

Richard Seguin is charged with 54 break and enter-related counts and one charge of possession of a break-in instrument.