An Ottawa man is facing multiple theft and mischief charges in connection with a string of thefts from vehicles in January.

Thirty-one year old Jordan Henderson is in custody facing 52 charges, including theft under $5,000, mischief under $5,000 and using a stolen credit card.

Police had previously warned the public about an increase in thefts from vehicles in apartment and condo parking garages in west Ottawa.

They're reminding people that by removing valuables from their vehicles and immediately reporting suspicious people or incidents, they can help prevent these kinds of thefts.