A 25-year-old man has been arrested and charged following two incidents of burglary.

The first break in occurred between 4.30pm on January 2 and 1.30pm on January 6 at a property in Oakroyd Avenue, Potters Bar.

Access was gained through a rear window which was jemmied open, before an extensive search was carried out.

The victim believes nothing was stolen.

The second incident occurred on January 6 between 3.20am and 4am, when a property in Baker Street was broken into.

A panel was removed on the back door to gain entry and a search was conducted.

Alexandru Dranga, of Fisher Road in Harrow, was arrested on Thursday.

Dranga appeared at Hatfield Magistrates’ Court on Saturday and pleaded not guilty to both offences.

He’s been sent for trial on 11 February at St Albans Crown Court.

A further man has been released under investigation for both offences.